File extension Z (.Z) information

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Windows cannot open Z files?


If Windows is unable to open Z files you may not have the appropriate program installed or may have a registry related error.
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Format and name:

UNIX Compressed File
Appropriate program for file extension Z:
The .Z file extension identifies Unix Compressed files. These will contain program files or personal data in a compressed format. These .Z files were the generated by the default UNIX compression utility which has now been replaced by the GNUzip application (whose archive file format is .GZ). To create, or uncompress, .Z files you can use Allume Systems Stuffit Expander, WinZip or WinRAR. Scan your system to prevent and identify association errors.


Additional comments:
The .Z file extension also specifically identifies Installshield Archive files.

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