Tips to open Z12 file
Can't open the Z12 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open Z12 files as well as a list of programs that support Z12 files.
Z12 file extension
| File Name |
Split Multi-volume ZIP Compressed Format Archive (part 13) |
| File Developer |
WinZip Computing, S.L. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The Z12 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the Z12 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the Z12 file on each system platform.
What is Z12 file?
The file in the Z12 format belongs to the Archive Files category. The creator of this file is WinZip Computing, S.L.. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Split Multi-volume ZIP Compressed Format Archive (part 13) is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WinZip application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinZip Computing, S.L..
How to open Z12 file?
The most common problem when using Split Multi-volume ZIP Compressed Format Archive (part 13) is that a specific Z12 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open Z12, 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 Z12 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
In this case, you should first verify that the WinZip application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinZip in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file Z12 with WinZip. Below you will find a list of applications that support Z12 files.
Programs to open Z12 file
Remember to download programs supporting Z12 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinZip with Z12 files
If, despite the installed application, the Z12 file does not start in the WinZip application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 Z12 file with the WinZip program.
Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version
If, however, after binding WinZip with Split Multi-volume ZIP Compressed Format Archive (part 13) there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 Z12 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the Z12 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the Z12 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover Z12 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 Z12 file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged Z12 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting WinZip Computing, S.L., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted Z12 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the Z12 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the Z12 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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