TAZ File Extension

What is TAZ file?

TAZ filename suffix is mostly used for Tar Zipped Format files. TAZ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Files with TAZ extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular program for handling TAZ files is WinZip, but users can choose among 7 different programs that support this file format. Software named WinZip was created by WinZip Computing, S.L.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TAZ files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support TAZ file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support TAZ files. Files with TAZ 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 TAZ extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TAZ files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TAZ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install WinZip

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TAZ files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing WinZip or different compatible program, such as PeaZip, IZArc, StuffIt Expander. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TAZ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. 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. Verify the you have the latest version of WinZip

If you already have WinZip installed on your systems and TAZ files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why TAZ files are not compatible with WinZip. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WinZip.

Step 3. Assign WinZip to TAZ files

If you have the latest version of WinZip installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TAZ on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TAZ file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WinZip is installed, check the Always use this app to open TAZ files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the TAZ file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TAZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the TAZ for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TAZ file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TAZ file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the TAZ file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with TAZ extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the TAZ file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with TAZ extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Tar Zipped Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WinZip

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support TAZ files. Close all running programs and try opening the TAZ file.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Tar Zipped Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TAZ files.

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