LHA File Extension

What is LHA file?

LHA is a file extension commonly associated with LHARC Compressed Archive files. Files with LHA extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. LHA file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Compressed Files category. WinZip supports LHA files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 15 other tools may also be used. On the official website of WinZip Computing, S.L. developer not only will you find detailed information about theWinZip software, but also about LHA and other supported file formats.

Programs which support LHA file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with LHA files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. LHA files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with LHA extension?

Being unable to open files with LHA extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to LHARC Compressed Archive files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with LHA files.

Step 1. Get the WinZip

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LHA files is that no program that can handle LHA files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install WinZip or one to the listed programs: ALZip, 7-Zip, Zipeg. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download WinZip installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit WinZip Computing, S.L. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update WinZip to the latest version

If the problems with opening LHA files still occur even after installing WinZip, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of WinZip is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why LHA files are not compatible with WinZip. The most recent version of WinZip is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open LHA files to WinZip

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate LHA files with latest version of WinZip you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the LHA file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where WinZip is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open LHA files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected LHA file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with LHA extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the LHA for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper LHA file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the LHA file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the LHA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the LHA file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. LHA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the LHA file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic LHA file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with LHA extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the LHARC Compressed Archive file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle WinZip

If the systems has insufficient resources to open LHA files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with LHARC Compressed Archive files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with LHA files affecting older versions of given software.

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