Tips to open LZH file

Can't open the LZH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LZH files as well as a list of programs that support LZH files.

LZH file extension

File Name LZH Compressed Format
File Category Compressed Files

The LZH file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LZH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LZH file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LZH file?

The file with the extension LZH is the Compressed Files file type. In addition to this file, the Compressed Files category includes 236 related files. LZH Compressed Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The WinZip application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinZip Computing, S.L.. Alternatively, you can use 11 other programs. The PeaZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, StuffIt Deluxe programs will also handle the file when the WinZip program does not fulfill its role.

How to open LZH file?

The main problem with LZH Compressed Format is that the LZH file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LZH, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LZH file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install WinZip

In this case, you should first verify that the WinZip application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing WinZip into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open LZH files.

Step 2. Create association of WinZip with LZH files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LZH file still does not use the WinZip program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WinZip application as the default for handling the LZH file.

Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WinZip program with the LZH Compressed Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the WinZip Computing, S.L. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LZH file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the LZH file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LZH file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected LZH file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LZH file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged LZH files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LZH files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the LZH file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the LZH file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.