Sorts of Z7 Files

Dominant Z7 File Type

.Z7

File Format:	.z7
Category:	Z-machine Z-code Version 7 File

The Z7 file extension is related to with Z-machine game engine which uses a programming language called the Zork Implementation Language and was used for playing text adventure games in the 1970s and 80s. The Z7 file comprises source code for the game that includes graphics referenced in the game. Z-code files typically have names ending in .z1, .z2, .z3, .z4, .z5, .z6, Z7 or .z8, where the number indicates the version number.

Created by:	Infocom
Kind:	Game Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.z7

Software Programs That Open The Z-machine Z-code Version 7 File:

Windows Frotz by SourceForge

Windows

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Typical Z7 Opening Challenges

Windows Frotz Not Present

When trying to open your Z7 file, you get the error "Can't Open Z7 File Type". Customarily, this means that Windows Frotz is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your Z7 with Windows Frotz, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your Z7 file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Windows Frotz is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Windows Frotz won't support your Z-machine Z-code Version 7 File file. You will need to download a newer version of Windows Frotz if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the Z7 file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening Z7 files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading Z7 Files

You can still experience errors opening Z7 files even with the latest version of Windows Frotz installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening Z7s. These issues include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for Z7 are wrong
• Corruption of the Z7 file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a Z7-associated program (eg. Windows Frotz)
• Something has caused file corruption of your Z7
• Your Z7 has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with Z7 software need to be updated
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Z-machine Z-code Version 7 File files