Tips to open TZ file

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

TZ file extension

File Name Zipped Tar Archive
File Category Compressed Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is TZ file?

The TZ file has been categorized as Compressed Files. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Zipped Tar Archive is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use StuffIt Deluxe to handle this file. This is a program created by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the TZ file. You can use PeaZip, IZArc, WinZip, ZipZag in case StuffIt Deluxe cannot be used.

How to open TZ file?

The main problem with Zipped Tar Archive is that the TZ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that TZ 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 TZ 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 Deluxe

In this case, you should first verify that the StuffIt Deluxe application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing StuffIt Deluxe into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TZ files.

Step 2. Create association of StuffIt Deluxe with TZ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TZ file to open in the StuffIt Deluxe application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TZ file with the StuffIt Deluxe application.

Step 3. Update StuffIt Deluxe to the latest version

If, however, after binding StuffIt Deluxe with Zipped Tar 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 Smith Micro Software, Inc. page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to TZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 TZ file. However, remember that not every infected TZ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of TZ 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TZ 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.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TZ 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.
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 TZ 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TZ file again. However, some background programs may block the TZ file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.