ZPAQ Types

Main ZPAQ Affiliation

.ZPAQ

File Format:	.zpaq
Category:	ZPAQ Compressed Archive

ZPAQ file is a compressed archive created by ZPAQ, a free and open source incremental, journaling command-line archiver.

Developer:	Open Source
Group:	Compressed Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zpaq

Software Programs That Open The ZPAQ Compressed Archive:

ZPAQ by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshoot ZPAQ Files

Common Problems Opening ZPAQ Files

Missing ZPAQ

When trying to open your ZPAQ file, you get the error "Can't Open ZPAQ File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to ZPAQ missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your ZPAQ file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Obsolete Version of ZPAQ

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ZPAQ installed that's incompatible with your ZPAQ Compressed Archive type. Installing the latest version of ZPAQ from Open Source is recommended. 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: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ZPAQ file and clicking "Properties".

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

More Causes of Problems Opening ZPAQs

Although you might already have ZPAQ or another ZPAQ-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening ZPAQ Compressed Archive files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening ZPAQs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry ZPAQ file paths that are incorrect
• The ZPAQ file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Corrupt install of ZPAQ or other ZPAQ-related program
• The ZPAQ itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted ZPAQ file can't be opened
• ZPAQ-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the ZPAQ Compressed Archive format