Z File Description

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Z File Summary

There are three file types associated with the Z File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Unix Compressed File format. According to our database, ten distinct software programs (conventionally, 7-Zip developed by Igor Pavlov) will enable you to view these files. Although Z files are traditionally categorized as Compressed Files, they can also be Game Files.

File Extension Z is supported by Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for Z files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening Z files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Demand
4185
Standing

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Revised

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Sorts of Z Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Dominant Z File Type

.Z
Formatting:.z
Group:Unix Compressed File

Z file is a compressed archive pack files in Unix system which can be decompressed by typing "uncompress filename.z". Z file format was replaced by GNUzip compression with GZ file extension.

Author: Smith Micro Software
Group:Compressed Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.z

Software Programs That Open The Unix Compressed File:


7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows
Android
Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Mac

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Incredible Bee Archiver by Incredible Bee Ltd

Windows
Mac

Gzip by GNU Project

Linux

Znew by Open Source

Linux

Alternative Z Types

.Z
Formatting:.z
Group:Star Wars The Force Unleashed XML File

Game file associated with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a third-person action game.

Author: LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Star Wars The Force Unleashed XML File Files:


Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Playstation 3 System Software
PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable
Xbox 360
Wii
Nintendo DS
OS X El Capitan
.Z
Formatting:.z
Group:InstallShield Archive File

Z file is an archive file created by InstallShield, a utility used to create installation packages for Microsoft Windows and other platforms.

Author: Flexera Software
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open InstallShield Archive File Files:


InstallShield by Flexera Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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Z Popularity


OS Ranking

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Operating System Rank

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Z File Complications


Troubles Opening Z Files

7-Zip is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open Z Files" when trying to open your Z. When this happens, it is commonly due to 7-Zip missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your Z because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another Z application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Outdated 7-Zip

It is possible that your version of 7-Zip isn't able to open your Unix Compressed File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of 7-Zip installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Unix Compressed File file version that was created by a newer version of 7-Zip than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your Z file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of Z file opening issues are due to not having the correct 7-Zip version installed.


Other Z File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of 7-Zip installed, you can still experience difficulties opening Zs. If you're still experiencing problems opening Z files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for Z are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry Z description
  • 7-Zip or another Z application experienced a flawed installation
  • Z file corruption
  • Your Z is infected with malware
  • Z-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Unix Compressed File file

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