Tips to open ZIX file

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

ZIX file extension

File Name WinZix Compressed Format
File Developer WinZix
File Category Compressed Files

The ZIX file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZIX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZIX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ZIX file?

The file with the extension ZIX is the Compressed Files file type. The author of this format is WinZix. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. WinZix Compressed Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WinZix application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinZix Inc.. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the ZIX file. UnZixWin, WinZix Console version, UnZixHTA will apply when it is not possible to use WinZix.

How to open ZIX file?

The most common problem when using WinZix Compressed Format is that a specific ZIX is not associated with the program. This causes the file ZIX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZIX 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 WinZix

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WinZix is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing WinZix into the operating 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 ZIX files.

Programs to open ZIX file

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

Step 2. Create association of WinZix with ZIX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ZIX file still does not use the WinZix program, it means no association. 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. 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 ZIX file with the WinZix program.

Step 3. Update WinZix to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the WinZix program, it is possible that WinZix Compressed Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the WinZix Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZIX 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 ZIX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ZIX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ZIX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ZIX 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 ZIX 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ZIX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact WinZix
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ZIX 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ZIX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZIX to close. However, some background programs may block the ZIX file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.