Tips to open ZX file

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

ZX file extension

File Name KGB ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot
File Category Game Files

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

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What is ZX file?

The file in the ZX format belongs to the Game Files category. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. KGB ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of , although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional.

How to open ZX file?

The most common problem when using KGB ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot is that a specific ZX is not associated with the program. This causes the file ZX 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 ZX 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 KGB

In this case, you should first verify that the KGB application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing KGB into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ZX files.

Programs to open ZX file

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

Step 2. Create association of KGB with ZX files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ZX file to open in the KGB application, but you can set it manually. 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 KGB application as the default for handling the ZX file.

Step 3. Update KGB to the latest version

If, despite the association of the KGB program with the KGB ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the ZX file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ZX or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ZX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ZX 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ZX file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ZX 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the ZX file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ZX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ZX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.