Z2 Types

Chief Z2 Description

.Z2

File Ext:	.z2
Class:	Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File

Game file associated with Z-machine, a virtual machine that was used by Infocom to display text adventure games. It contains source code for games developed for the Apple II and TRS-80 Model I computers.

Developer:	Infocom
Kind:	Game Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.z2

Software Programs That Open The Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File:

Windows Frotz by SourceForge

Windows

Zoom by Interscape

Mac

Linux

Spatterlight by Open Source

Mac

Parchment by Open Source

Web

Twisty by Open Source

Android

Additional Z2 Files

.Z2

File Ext:	.z2
Class:	ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data

This Z2 file extension is related to ZoneAlarm; a firewall software initially created using Zone Labs and nowadays developed by CheckPoint Software LTD. A file having Z2 extension is one that its initial file extension is renamed because of security reasons.

Developer:	Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data Files:

WinZip by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

ZoneAlarm Antivirus by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Compatible with:

Windows

ZoneAlarm Pro by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mailsafe by ZoneAlarm

Compatible with:

Windows

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Z2 Troubleshooting

Issues Opening Z2 Files

Windows Frotz Removed

When trying to open your Z2 file, you get the error "Can't Open Z2 File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Windows Frotz for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your Z2 with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another Z2 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Windows Frotz Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Windows Frotz installed that's incompatible with your Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File type. If you do not have the proper version Windows Frotz (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File file version that was created by a newer version of Windows Frotz than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your Z2 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Windows Frotz version on your computer can cause problems opening Z2 files.

More Causes of Problems Opening Z2s

You can still experience errors opening Z2 files even with the latest version of Windows Frotz installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading Z2 files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• Z2 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Corruption of the Z2 file description inside the Registry
• Partial installation of Windows Frotz that did not fully complete
• Your Z2 file is corrupted (issues with your Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File file itself)
• Z2 file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers for Z2-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Z-machine Z-code Version 2 File file successfully