Tips to open ZAT file

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

ZAT file extension

File Name ZOC Data Format
File Category Misc Files

The ZAT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZAT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZAT file on each system platform.

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What is ZAT file?

The file with the extension ZAT is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. ZOC Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ZOC to handle this file. This is a program created by EmTec.

How to open ZAT file?

An often recurring problem with ZOC Data Format is that ZAT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ZAT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZAT 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 ZOC

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ZOC is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ZOC into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZAT files.

Programs to open ZAT file

Remember to download programs supporting ZAT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of ZOC with ZAT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ZAT file to open in the ZOC application, but you can set it manually. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ZAT file with the ZOC application.

Step 3. Update ZOC to the latest version

If, however, after binding ZOC with ZOC Data Format 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 EmTec page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The ZAT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ZAT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ZAT or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ZAT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ZAT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ZAT files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ZAT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move ZAT to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ZAT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZAT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ZAT file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.