Tips to open TAR-GZ file
Can't open the TAR-GZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TAR-GZ files as well as a list of programs that support TAR-GZ files.
TAR-GZ file extension
| File Name |
Gzip Compressed TAR Archive |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The TAR-GZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAR-GZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAR-GZ file on each system platform.
What is TAR-GZ file?
The file in the TAR-GZ format belongs to the Archive Files category. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Gzip Compressed TAR Archive is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is StuffIt Expander. This was created by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The The Unarchiver programs will also handle the file when the StuffIt Expander program does not fulfill its role.
How to open TAR-GZ file?
An often recurring problem with Gzip Compressed TAR Archive is that TAR-GZ is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open TAR-GZ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TAR-GZ 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 StuffIt Expander
The first step is to check if the computer has the StuffIt Expander program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name StuffIt Expander in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TAR-GZ files.
Programs to open TAR-GZ file
Remember to download programs supporting TAR-GZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of StuffIt Expander with TAR-GZ files
If, despite the installed application, the TAR-GZ file does not start in the StuffIt Expander application, you must create a file 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 select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TAR-GZ file with the StuffIt Expander application.
Step 3. Update StuffIt Expander to the latest version
If, however, after binding StuffIt Expander with Gzip Compressed TAR Archive there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Smith Micro Software, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TAR-GZ file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TAR-GZ file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TAR-GZ file. However, remember that not every infected TAR-GZ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the TAR-GZ files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TAR-GZ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file TAR-GZ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move TAR-GZ to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the TAR-GZ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TAR-GZ to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TAR-GZ file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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