Tips to open ZIP2 file
Can't open the ZIP2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZIP2 files as well as a list of programs that support ZIP2 files.
ZIP2 file extension
| File Name |
StuffIt Archive |
| File Developer |
Smith Micro Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The ZIP2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZIP2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZIP2 file on each system platform.
What is ZIP2 file?
The file with the extension ZIP2 is the Archive Files file type. It was designed by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. StuffIt Archive appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is StuffIt Deluxe. This was created by Smith Micro Software, Inc..
How to open ZIP2 file?
An often recurring problem with StuffIt Archive is that ZIP2 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file ZIP2 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZIP2 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 StuffIt Deluxe
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that StuffIt Deluxe is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing StuffIt Deluxe into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ZIP2 with StuffIt Deluxe. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZIP2 files.
Programs to open ZIP2 file
Remember to download programs supporting ZIP2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of StuffIt Deluxe with ZIP2 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ZIP2 file still does not use the StuffIt Deluxe program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 StuffIt Deluxe application as the default for handling the ZIP2 file.
Step 3. Update StuffIt Deluxe to the latest version
If, despite the association of the StuffIt Deluxe program with the StuffIt Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Smith Micro Software, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZIP2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the ZIP2 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ZIP2 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected ZIP2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ZIP2 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ZIP2 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Smith Micro Software, Inc., 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 file ZIP2 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.
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. It is best to move ZIP2 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ZIP2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZIP2 to close. However, some background programs may block the ZIP2 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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