Tips to open ZEI file

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

ZEI file extension

File Name ANNO 1602 Game
File Developer Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.
File Category Game Files

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

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What is ZEI file?

The file in the ZEI format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. ANNO 1602 Game is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is ANNO 1602. This was created by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A..

How to open ZEI file?

The main problem with ANNO 1602 Game is that the ZEI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ZEI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZEI 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 ANNO 1602

The first step is to check if the computer has the ANNO 1602 program installed. This can be achieved by typing ANNO 1602 into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support ZEI files.

Programs to open ZEI file

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

ANNO 1602
ANNO 1602
Step 2. Create association of ANNO 1602 with ZEI files

If, despite the installed application, the ZEI file does not start in the ANNO 1602 application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ZEI file with the ANNO 1602 application.

Step 3. Update ANNO 1602 to the latest version

If, however, after binding ANNO 1602 with ANNO 1602 Game there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZEI 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 ZEI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ZEI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ZEI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ZEI 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ZEI files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ZEI 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ZEI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.