Tips to open U3P file
Can't open the U3P file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open U3P files as well as a list of programs that support U3P files.
U3P file extension
| File Name |
U3 Smart Application |
| File Developer |
SanDisk |
| File Category |
Executable Files |
The U3P file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the U3P files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the U3P file on each system platform.
What is U3P file?
The U3P file has been categorized as Executable Files. It was designed by SanDisk. Executable Files consists of 140 similar files. U3 Smart Application is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is WinZip. This was created by WinZip Computing, S.L.. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. You can use PeaZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, StuffIt Expander in case WinZip cannot be used.
How to open U3P file?
The main problem with U3 Smart Application is that the U3P file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open U3P, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the U3P 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 WinZip
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WinZip is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinZip in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file U3P.
Programs to open U3P file
Remember to download programs supporting U3P files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinZip with U3P files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the U3P file to open in the WinZip 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WinZip application as the default for handling the U3P file.
Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WinZip program with the U3 Smart Application file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the WinZip Computing, S.L. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the U3P 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. This suggests truncating the U3P file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 U3P file. However, remember that not every infected U3P 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 U3P files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair U3P file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SanDisk, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file U3P 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move U3P to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file U3P to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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