Tips to open ZIR file

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

ZIR file extension

File Name Compass And Ruler Figure
File Developer R. Grothmann
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is ZIR file?

The ZIR file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is R. Grothmann. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Compass And Ruler Figure is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.

How to open ZIR file?

The most common problem when using Compass And Ruler Figure is that a specific ZIR is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ZIR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZIR 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 C.A.R.

In this case, you should first verify that the C.A.R. application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing C.A.R. 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 ZIR with C.A.R.. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZIR files.

Programs to open ZIR file

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

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Step 2. Create association of C.A.R. with ZIR files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ZIR file still does not use the C.A.R. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ZIR file with the C.A.R. program.

Step 3. Update C.A.R. to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the C.A.R. program, it is possible that Compass And Ruler Figure requires a newer version of the program.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ZIR 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ZIR file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ZIR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ZIR files changes over time. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ZIR file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ZIR files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the ZIR file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ZIR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ZIR file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.