Tips to open LZX file

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

LZX file extension

File Name Amiga LZX Compressed Format
File Category Compressed Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LZX file?

The file with the extension LZX is the Compressed Files file type. In addition to this file, the Compressed Files category includes 236 related files. Amiga LZX Compressed Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The The Unarchiver application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. Amiga Forever, Total Commander, ZipZag, Unlzx will apply when it is not possible to use The Unarchiver.

How to open LZX file?

An often recurring problem with Amiga LZX Compressed Format is that LZX is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open LZX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LZX 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 The Unarchiver

The first step is to check if the computer has the The Unarchiver program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name The Unarchiver in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file LZX with The Unarchiver. Below you will find a list of applications that support LZX files.

Step 2. Create association of The Unarchiver with LZX files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the LZX file to open in the The Unarchiver application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 The Unarchiver application as the default for handling the LZX file.

Step 3. Update The Unarchiver to the latest version

If, however, after binding The Unarchiver with Amiga LZX Compressed Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36 page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LZX 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 LZX file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LZX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected LZX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LZX 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged LZX files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LZX 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the LZX 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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file LZX to close. However, some background programs may block the LZX file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.