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Basic information about ZNC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ZNC（*.ZNC or *.znc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ZNC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ZNC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ZNC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ZNC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ZNC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ZNC file?
  • How to open a ZNC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ZNC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ZNC file?
  • How to convert ZNC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ZNC file format?


1.Detail information about ZNC file extension: ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed File

File type ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed File Category Uncommon Files
Developer CheckPoint File format N/A
Description ZNC file is a ZoneAlarm Mailsafe Renamed File developed by CheckPoint. The znc file extension is associated with ZoneAlarm, a personal firewall software, originally created by Zone Labs and currently developed by CheckPoint Software Technologies LTD.

One of ZoneAlarm features is MailSafe, which detects e-mail attachments and warns the user about their presence. When a potentially dangerous attachment is detected, the program quarantines the file with simple renaming of its original file extension, so it breaks the common program association function in Windows and prevents such files from being executed (or launched via associated program).

A file with znc file extension had its original file extension renamed for security reasons.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZNC files

Windows		 ZoneAlarm Pro



Can't open a ZNC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ZNC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ZNC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ZNC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ZNC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ZNC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ZNC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ZNC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ZNC file is damaged.
  • Whether the ZNC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ZNC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ZNC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ZNC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ZNC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ZNC file.

If the ZNC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.