Known Z6 Files

Chief Z6 Description

.Z6

Extension:	.z6
Category:	ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data

This Z6 file extension is related to ZoneAlarm; a firewall software initially created using Zone Labs and nowadays developed by CheckPoint Software LTD. A file having Z6 extension is one that its initial file extension is renamed because of security reasons.

Developer:	Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
File Category:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.z6

Software Programs That Open The ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data:

WinZip by Corel

Windows

Mac

Android

ZoneAlarm Antivirus by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Windows

ZoneAlarm Pro by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Windows

Mailsafe by ZoneAlarm

Windows

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Z6 File Complications

Typical Z6 Opening Challenges

WinZip Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open Z6 Files" when trying to open your Z6. If so, it typically means that you don't have WinZip installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the Z6 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens Z6 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

WinZip Requires Update

Your ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data file is incompatible with WinZip because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version WinZip (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. Most of the time your ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data file was created by a newer WinZip than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your Z6 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right WinZip version on your computer can cause problems opening Z6 files.

Associated Difficulties Loading Z6 Files

Even with the correct version of WinZip installed, you can still experience difficulties opening Z6s. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening Z6s. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry Z6 file paths that are incorrect
• The Z6 file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the Z6 format
• Something has caused file corruption of your Z6
• Past or present virus infection has affected your Z6
• Drivers associated with Z6 software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed Data file