Tips to open ZOM file
Can't open the ZOM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZOM files as well as a list of programs that support ZOM files.
ZOM file extension
| File Name |
Zoom Compressed Amiga Format Archive |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The ZOM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZOM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZOM file on each system platform.
What is ZOM file?
The file in the ZOM format belongs to the Archive Files category. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Zoom Compressed Amiga Format Archive appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is The Unarchiver. This was created by Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36.
How to open ZOM file?
The main problem with Zoom Compressed Amiga Format Archive is that the ZOM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ZOM 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 ZOM 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 The Unarchiver
In this case, you should first verify that the The Unarchiver application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing The Unarchiver 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 ZOM with The Unarchiver. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZOM files.
Programs to open ZOM file
Remember to download programs supporting ZOM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of The Unarchiver with ZOM files
If, despite the installed application, the ZOM file does not start in the The Unarchiver application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the The Unarchiver application as the default for handling the ZOM file.
Step 3. Update The Unarchiver to the latest version
If, however, after binding The Unarchiver with Zoom Compressed Amiga Format Archive 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 Dag ?gren/WAHa.06x36 website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZOM 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 ZOM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ZOM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ZOM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ZOM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ZOM file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ZOM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ZOM 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ZOM 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 ZOM to close. However, some background programs may block the ZOM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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