Tips to open TAR-Z file
Can't open the TAR-Z 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-Z files as well as a list of programs that support TAR-Z files.
TAR-Z file extension
| File Name |
TAR Compressed Archive |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The TAR-Z file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAR-Z files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAR-Z file on each system platform.
What is TAR-Z file?
The file in the TAR-Z format belongs to the Archive Files category. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. TAR Compressed Archive 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 Mac OS. It is recommended to use The Unarchiver to handle this file. This is a program created by Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use StuffIt Expander in case The Unarchiver cannot be used.
How to open TAR-Z file?
The most common problem when using TAR Compressed Archive is that a specific TAR-Z is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that TAR-Z files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TAR-Z 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 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 TAR-Z files.
Programs to open TAR-Z file
Remember to download programs supporting TAR-Z files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Unarchiver with TAR-Z files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TAR-Z file to open in the The Unarchiver application, but you can set it manually. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TAR-Z file with the The Unarchiver program.
Step 3. Update The Unarchiver to the latest version
If, however, after binding The Unarchiver with TAR Compressed Archive 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 TAR-Z 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 TAR-Z file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TAR-Z file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TAR-Z file. However, remember that not every infected TAR-Z 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 TAR-Z file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TAR-Z file corruption. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TAR-Z 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the TAR-Z file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the TAR-Z 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-Z to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TAR-Z file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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