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Basic information about ZAP file

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

There are 6 file types using the ZAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ZAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ZAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ZAP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ZAP file?
  • How to open a ZAP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ZAP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ZAP file?
  • How to convert ZAP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ZAP file format?


1.Detail information about ZAP file extension: Zero Administration Package File

File type Zero Administration Package File Category
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description ZAP file is a Zero Administration Package File developed by Microsoft. Windows application deployment file often used in business environments to publish non-MSI (.MSI files) programs to users; contains plain text and specifies the name of the program, the program file to run, the version number, the publisher, and other optional information; allows .EXE programs to be published to users when no MSI installer is available; called a "Zero Administration Package" (ZAP) because it allows programs to be deployed to users without using administrative privileges on local computers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Group Policy Management Console
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor


2.Detail information about ZAP file extension: ZoneAlarm Pro Data File

File type ZoneAlarm Pro Data File Category Data Files
Developer Check Point Software Technologies File format N/A
Description ZAP file is a ZoneAlarm Pro Data File developed by Check Point Software Technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 ZoneAlarm Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall


3.Detail information about ZAP file extension: FileWrangler Archive

File type FileWrangler Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer CursorArts File format N/A
Description ZAP file is a FileWrangler Archive developed by CursorArts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 CursorArts FileWrangler


4.Detail information about ZAP file extension: Microsoft Windows Software Installation Settings

File type Microsoft Windows Software Installation Settings Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZAP file is a Microsoft Windows Software Installation Settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Atom
NotePad++ text editor
Microsoft Windows NotePad
Windows Installer
Microsoft Windows


5.Detail information about ZAP file extension: WinTOTAL Report

File type WinTOTAL Report Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZAP file is a WinTOTAL Report.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 WinTOTAL


6.Detail information about ZAP file extension: Rebel Software Installation Manager Data

File type Rebel Software Installation Manager Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZAP file is a Rebel Software Installation Manager Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZAP files

Windows		 Zap



How to convert ZAP files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for ZAP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ZAP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ZAP to MP3


Can't open a ZAP 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.ZAP”。

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 ZAP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZAP 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.