Tips to open TBZ2 file

Can't open the TBZ2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TBZ2 files as well as a list of programs that support TBZ2 files.

TBZ2 file extension

File Name Tar BZip 2 Compressed Format
File Category Compressed Files

The TBZ2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TBZ2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TBZ2 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is TBZ2 file?

The TBZ2 file has been categorized as Compressed Files. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. Tar BZip 2 Compressed Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. The ALZip, PeaZip, WinZip, WinRAR programs will also handle the file when the RARLAB RAR program does not fulfill its role.

How to open TBZ2 file?

The most common problem when using Tar BZip 2 Compressed Format is that a specific TBZ2 is not associated with the program. This causes the file TBZ2 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TBZ2 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 RARLAB RAR

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RARLAB RAR is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name RARLAB RAR in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file TBZ2.

Step 2. Create association of RARLAB RAR with TBZ2 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TBZ2 file still does not use the RARLAB RAR 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. 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. 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 TBZ2 file with the RARLAB RAR program.

Step 3. Update RARLAB RAR to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the RARLAB RAR program, it is possible that Tar BZip 2 Compressed Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TBZ2 file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The TBZ2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the TBZ2 file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TBZ2 file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TBZ2 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of TBZ2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged TBZ2 files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file TBZ2 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 TBZ2 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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. However, some background programs may block the TBZ2 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.