Tips to open ZW file
Can't open the ZW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZW files as well as a list of programs that support ZW files.
ZW file extension
| File Name |
Chinese Text Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The ZW file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZW file on each system platform.
What is ZW file?
The file in the ZW format belongs to the Text Files category. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Chinese Text Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use HZ, NJStar in case SubTitle cannot be used.
How to open ZW file?
The main problem with Chinese Text Format is that the ZW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ZW files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZW 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 SubTitle
In this case, you should first verify that the SubTitle application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SubTitle in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ZW files.
Programs to open ZW file
Remember to download programs supporting ZW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SubTitle with ZW files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ZW file still does not use the SubTitle program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. 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 SubTitle application as the default for handling the ZW file.
Step 3. Update SubTitle to the latest version
If, however, after binding SubTitle with Chinese Text Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the ZW 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ZW or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ZW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ZW file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ZW file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ZW 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the ZW file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ZW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ZW file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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