What is the ZAP File Extension?

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ZAP File Summary

There are three file types associated with the ZAP File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the ZoneAlarm Pro Data File format. According to our database, five distinct software programs (conventionally, ZoneAlarm Antivirus developed by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.) will enable you to view these files. ZAP files are categorized ordinarily as Data Files. Other file types can be Settings Files or Compressed Files.

File Extension ZAP files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The ZAP File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Although there is a lot more to know about ZAP files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
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Importance

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Kinds of ZAP Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading ZAP Type

.ZAP
Extension:.zap
Type:ZoneAlarm Pro Data File

The ZoneAlarm Utility - a free antivirus software developed by Check Point Software Technologies, uses this type of data file. The file contains settings and security info referenced by the software. The following are the commonly known ZAP files: email.zap, firewall.zap, alert.zap, filter.zap, security.zap and programs.zap.

Organization: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Function:Data Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zap

Software Programs That Open The ZoneAlarm Pro Data File:


ZoneAlarm Antivirus by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Windows

Additional ZAP Files

.ZAP
Extension:.zap
Type:Zero Administration Package File

This is a deployment application for Windows that is normally used in a business environment to publish non-MSI software to a user. It specifies the program's name, version number, the file to execute, the publisher and consist of plain text. It enables the publishing of .EXE programs to a user if MSI installer isn't available.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Zero Administration Package File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Group Policy Management Console by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.ZAP
Extension:.zap
Type:FileWrangler Archive

A file encrypted or compressed by a Windows file management software called FileWrangler. The file may be used to expand and compress, re-date or rename, and extract and view .CAB archives. It can also break large files from one disk to another

Organization: CursorArts Company
Function:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open FileWrangler Archive Files:


FileWrangler by CursorArts Company

Compatible with:

Windows

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ZAP Usage


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening ZAP Files


Common Problems Opening ZAP Files

ZoneAlarm Antivirus is Not Installed

When trying to open your ZAP file, you get the error "Can't Open ZAP File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have ZoneAlarm Antivirus for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the ZAP file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


ZoneAlarm Antivirus is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of ZoneAlarm Antivirus won't support your ZoneAlarm Pro Data File file. Installing the latest version of ZoneAlarm Antivirus from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your ZoneAlarm Pro Data File file was created by a newer version of ZoneAlarm Antivirus than you have on your PC.


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


Regardless, most of the ZAP file opening problems relate to not having the right version of ZoneAlarm Antivirus installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening ZAPs

Even with the correct version of ZoneAlarm Antivirus installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ZAPs. If you are still having problems opening ZAP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • ZAP file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry ZAP description
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the ZAP format
  • Something has caused file corruption of your ZAP
  • The ZAP is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your ZAP file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the ZoneAlarm Pro Data File format

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