Tips to open XZ file
Can't open the XZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XZ files as well as a list of programs that support XZ files.
XZ file extension
| File Name |
XZ Compressed Archive |
| File Developer |
Tukaani |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The XZ file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XZ file on each system platform.
What is XZ file?
The file with the extension XZ is the Compressed Files file type. The author of this format is Tukaani. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. XZ Compressed Archive appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is The Unarchiver. This was created by Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the XZ file. PeaZip, 7-Zip, XZ Embedded will apply when it is not possible to use The Unarchiver.
How to open XZ file?
The main problem with XZ Compressed Archive is that the XZ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that XZ 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 XZ 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
In this case, you should first verify that the The Unarchiver application is installed on the computer. 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XZ files.
Programs to open XZ file
Remember to download programs supporting XZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Unarchiver with XZ files
If, despite the installed application, the XZ file does not start in the The Unarchiver application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the The Unarchiver application as the default for handling the XZ file.
Step 3. Update The Unarchiver to the latest version
If, however, after binding The Unarchiver with XZ Compressed Archive there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36 website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XZ file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to XZ 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 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 XZ file. Sometimes virus-infected XZ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XZ file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 XZ files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Tukaani, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file XZ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move XZ to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the XZ file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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