Basic information about EZZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EZZ（*.EZZ or *.ezz）, 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 EZZ file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about EZZ file extension: Alpha Crypt Virus Encrypted Data

File type Alpha Crypt Virus Encrypted Data Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EZZ file is a Alpha Crypt Virus Encrypted Data. The ezz file extension is mainly related to the Alpha Crypt, a variant of TeslaCrypt or Cryptolocker malicious software, also known as ransomware.

It encrypts user's documents, spreadsheets, Outlook data files, pictures, Photoshop files, PDF files etc. and demands ransom for the decryption key. Alpha Crypt may also encrypt game save files, replays and other game data files from popular computer games as World of Warcraft, World of Tanks etc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EZZ files

Windows		 TeslaDecoder
Avast Antivirus
BitDefender
AVG Antivirus
Avira AntiVir Personal
Norton Internet Security



Can't open a EZZ 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.EZZ”。

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 EZZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EZZ 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 EZZ 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 EZZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EZZ 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 EZZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EZZ 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.