Tips to open PLZ file
Can't open the PLZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLZ files as well as a list of programs that support PLZ files.
PLZ file extension
| File Name |
Lotus Freelance Presentation |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PLZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLZ file on each system platform.
What is PLZ file?
The PLZ file has been categorized as Graphic Files. It was designed by IBM. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Lotus Freelance Presentation is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Lotus Freelance Graphics to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM.
How to open PLZ file?
The most common problem when using Lotus Freelance Presentation is that a specific PLZ is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PLZ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLZ 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 Lotus Freelance Graphics
In this case, you should first verify that the Lotus Freelance Graphics application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Lotus Freelance Graphics into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PLZ files.
Programs to open PLZ file
Remember to download programs supporting PLZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus Freelance Graphics with PLZ files
If, despite the installed application, the PLZ file does not start in the Lotus Freelance Graphics application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus Freelance Graphics application as the default for handling the PLZ file.
Step 3. Update Lotus Freelance Graphics to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Lotus Freelance Graphics program with the Lotus Freelance Presentation file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the IBM website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLZ file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The PLZ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PLZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PLZ or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PLZ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PLZ file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PLZ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting IBM, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PLZ except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PLZ to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PLZ to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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