WZ Types

Chief WZ Description

.WZ

File Name:	.wz
Group:	MapleStory Game Data File

Game data file stores several data including audio, maps, and character information associated with MapleStory, a freeware 2D MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game).

Created by:	Nexon
Class:	Game Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wz

Software Programs That Open The MapleStory Game Data File:

MapleStroy by Nexon

Windows

Other WZ Descriptions

.WZ

File Name:	.wz
Group:	Warzone 2100 Data File

Game data file saved in Zip format associated with Warzone 2100, a 3D realtime strategy game for multi platforms. WZ file contains game maps, sequences, multiplayer settings, and other data used by the game.

Created by:	Eidos Interactive
Class:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Warzone 2100 Data File Files:

Warzone 2100 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

FreeBSD

Amiga

PlayStation

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening WZ Files

Common Problems Opening WZ Files

MapleStroy Isn't There

If you attempt to load your WZ file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WZ Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have MapleStroy installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your WZ file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another WZ-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

MapleStroy is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of MapleStroy won't support your MapleStory Game Data File file. Download the latest MapleStroy version from the Nexon website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your MapleStory Game Data File file was created by a different (newer) version of MapleStroy than what's installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the WZ file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening WZ files are due to having the wrong version of MapleStroy installed.

Other WZ File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of MapleStroy will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WZ files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• WZ file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the WZ file inside the Windows Registry
• MapleStroy or another WZ application experienced a flawed installation
• Your WZ can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your WZ is infected with malware
• Device drivers for WZ-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the MapleStory Game Data File format