I cannot open a EGG file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with EGG files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening EGG will be resolved!
EGG File Extension
- File type ALZip EGG Compressed Archive Format
- File developer Autodesk
- File category Compressed Files
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What is a(n) EGG file?
The EGG extension is used by the ALZip data compression program. EGG files contain a compressed archive additionally secured with AES-256 encryption. The format uses the Unicode character table, which is also its advantage. EGG files can be decompressed with ALZip (Windows) or UnEgg (Linux).
How to open EGG file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with EGG extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports EGG files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open EGG files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support EGG files
Step 2. Verify whether EGG files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports EGG files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with EGG files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support EGG files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open EGG files with the selected program.
Changing EGG file association in registry
File association for EGG files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check EGG file for other errors
- EGG file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening EGG files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected EGG file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For EGG files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
