NSZ File Extension

What is NSZ file?

NSZ is a file extension commonly associated with Benchmark Data Format Used By NVidia NTune Tool files. NVIDIA Corporation defined the Benchmark Data Format Used By NVidia NTune Tool format standard. Files with NSZ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. NSZ file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing NSZ files is NVIDIA nTune. NVIDIA nTune software was developed by NVIDIA Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about NSZ files or the NVIDIA nTune software program.

Programs which support NSZ file extension

The following listing features NSZ-compatible programs. Files with NSZ extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with NSZ extension?

Problems with accessing NSZ may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Benchmark Data Format Used By NVidia NTune Tool 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 NSZ files.

Step 1. Download and install NVIDIA nTune

Problems with opening and working with NSZ files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NSZ files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download NVIDIA nTune and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NSZ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download NVIDIA nTune installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit NVIDIA Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of NVIDIA nTune

If you already have NVIDIA nTune installed on your systems and NSZ files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of NVIDIA nTune installed, it may not support NSZ format. The most recent version of NVIDIA nTune is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign NVIDIA nTune to NSZ files

If you have the latest version of NVIDIA nTune installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage NSZ on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

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 NSZ file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where NVIDIA nTune is installed, check the Always use this app to open NSZ files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected NSZ file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select NVIDIA nTune and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with NSZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the NSZ file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NSZ file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the NSZ in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the NSZ is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. NSZ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the NSZ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with NSZ 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.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Benchmark Data Format Used By NVidia NTune Tool file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle NVIDIA nTune

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Benchmark Data Format Used By NVidia NTune Tool file. It may be the case that the NSZ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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