COMPRESSED file – What is it? How to open such file? Solutions to problems with COMPRESSED files

Typically in order to open .COMPRESSED files it is sufficient to follow these simple steps: find, download, and install appropriate software. Then, by double-clicking on the file icon, open the file. System should automatically associate COMPRESSED file with appropriate software. Below is the list of programs required to open files with COMPRESSED extension:

If given file with COMPRESSED extension is not infected, it is possible that the antivirus software is blocking access to the file. User should take necessary precautions and follow the steps suggested by the system. After recovering or removing the infected file it is recommended to scan the entire system for viruses. Yo will have to acquire a new, clean version of COMPRESSED file.

If the COMPRESSED file has not been downloaded properly it is not possible for the software to open such file. Check the file size in the location from where you downloaded the file in question. If the size of the original file differs from the size of downloaded COMPRESSED file, you will have to download the file again.

If the system registry has no entry related to default program that should be used to open COMPRESSED files, even though given program is installed on the system, then COMPRESSED files must be associated with the application in question.

Associating files with applications is performed similarly regardless of the type of system and consists in selecting an application which should be used for opening given type of files. In order to associate COMPRESSED files with given application, right-click the file icon and select form the context menu "Open with" option, which will display a list of suggested programs. Select your program from the list. If the application is not on the list, use the "Browse" button and point to the location of the application. Checking "Always use selected application to open this kind of files" option will set selected application as the default application for opening given files.

It is possible that the storage medium on which the file is located is damaged or corrupted. Try scanning the storage medium for errors.