Tips to open ZIP file
Can't open the ZIP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZIP files as well as a list of programs that support ZIP files.
ZIP file extension
The ZIP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZIP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZIP file on each system platform.
What is ZIP file?
The .ZIP file is an archive file. There are other files or folders in the file. Typically .ZIP files are compressed additionally, so they take up less space than the packed content. Most operating systems support .ZIP files from a shell using built-in applications. In the case of compression, packing or unpacking time may be longer. The degree of compression largely depends on the contents of the archive. .TXT text files are best compressed this way.
How to open ZIP file?
The most common problem when using Zipped Format is that a specific ZIP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ZIP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZIP 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. To do this, enter the name WinZip into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file ZIP.
Programs to open ZIP file
Remember to download programs supporting ZIP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinZip with ZIP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ZIP file to open in the WinZip 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WinZip application as the default for handling the ZIP file.
Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WinZip program with the Zipped Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the WinZip Computing, S.L. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZIP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ZIP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ZIP file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ZIP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of ZIP 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ZIP files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ZIP 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ZIP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZIP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ZIP file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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