Tips to open TAR-LZMA file
Can't open the TAR-LZMA 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-LZMA files as well as a list of programs that support TAR-LZMA files.
TAR-LZMA file extension
| File Name |
TAR Archive |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The TAR-LZMA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAR-LZMA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAR-LZMA file on each system platform.
What is TAR-LZMA file?
The file with the extension TAR-LZMA is the Archive Files file type. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. TAR Archive appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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..
How to open TAR-LZMA file?
The main problem with TAR Archive is that the TAR-LZMA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open TAR-LZMA, 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-LZMA 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
In this case, you should first verify that the StuffIt Expander application is installed on the computer. 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. Below you will find a list of applications that support TAR-LZMA files.
Programs to open TAR-LZMA file
Remember to download programs supporting TAR-LZMA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of StuffIt Expander with TAR-LZMA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TAR-LZMA file still does not use the StuffIt Expander program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TAR-LZMA file with the StuffIt Expander program.
Step 3. Update StuffIt Expander to the latest version
If, despite the association of the StuffIt Expander program with the TAR Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Smith Micro Software, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TAR-LZMA file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to TAR-LZMA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TAR-LZMA file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected TAR-LZMA 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-LZMA files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TAR-LZMA 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-LZMA 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the TAR-LZMA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TAR-LZMA file again. However, some background programs may block the TAR-LZMA file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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