Tips to open TAR.GZ2 file

Can't open the TAR.GZ2 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.GZ2 files as well as a list of programs that support TAR.GZ2 files.

TAR.GZ2 file extension

File Name Misnamed BZ2 Tarball
File Category Compressed Files

The TAR.GZ2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAR.GZ2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAR.GZ2 file on each system platform.

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What is TAR.GZ2 file?

The TAR.GZ2 file has been categorized as Compressed Files. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Misnamed BZ2 Tarball appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. WinZip, 7-Zip, bzip2, The Unarchiver will apply when it is not possible to use Apple Archive Utility.

How to open TAR.GZ2 file?

The most common problem when using Misnamed BZ2 Tarball is that a specific TAR.GZ2 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that TAR.GZ2 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 TAR.GZ2 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 Apple Archive Utility

In this case, you should first verify that the Apple Archive Utility application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apple Archive Utility into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TAR.GZ2 with Apple Archive Utility. Below is a list of programs that support the file TAR.GZ2.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Archive Utility with TAR.GZ2 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TAR.GZ2 file to open in the Apple Archive Utility 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TAR.GZ2 file with the Apple Archive Utility application.

Step 3. Update Apple Archive Utility to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apple Archive Utility program, it is possible that Misnamed BZ2 Tarball requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TAR.GZ2 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.GZ2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to TAR.GZ2 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 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TAR.GZ2 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TAR.GZ2 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 TAR.GZ2 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged TAR.GZ2 files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TAR.GZ2 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. If possible, you can try to move the TAR.GZ2 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.