ZOY File Extension

What is ZOY file?

Full format name of files that use ZOY extension is ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed. ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed format was developed by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.. ZOY files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. ZOY file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. ZoneAlarm Pro is by far the most used program for working with ZOY files. Software named ZoneAlarm Pro was created by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ZOY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ZOY file extension

The following listing features ZOY-compatible programs. ZOY 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 ZOY extension?

Being unable to open files with ZOY extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with ZOY files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install ZoneAlarm Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ZOY files is that no program that can handle ZOY files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the ZoneAlarm Pro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit ZoneAlarm Pro website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update ZoneAlarm Pro to the latest version

If you already have ZoneAlarm Pro installed on your systems and ZOY 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. This can be one of the causes why ZOY files are not compatible with ZoneAlarm Pro. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ZoneAlarm Pro.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ZOY files to ZoneAlarm Pro

If you have the latest version of ZoneAlarm Pro installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage ZOY 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

• Clicking the ZOY with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where ZoneAlarm Pro is installed, check the Always use this app to open ZOY files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the ZOY file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 ZOY extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the ZOY is not faulty

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

1. The ZOY may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the ZOY 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. If the scanner detected that the ZOY file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the ZOY 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. If the ZOY file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed file.

4. Check whether your system can handle ZoneAlarm Pro

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ZOY extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the ZOY files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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