I cannot open a LZH 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 LZH files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening LZH will be resolved!
LZH File Extension
- File type LZH Compressed Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Compressed Files
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What is a(n) LZH file?
The LZH (LZH Compressed Format) file format is a type of archive file used for compression and archiving of files intended to save storage space. It uses the Lempel-Ziv-Huffman (LZH) compression algorithm for compressing data, which is similar to the DEFLATE and ZIP algorithms.
The file extension for the LZH format is usually .lzh, .lha, or .lzs, with the last two being rarer. Files compressed with LZH can usually be opened with software such as WinRAR, 7-Zip, and PeaZip. In some cases, the file type may need to be "forced" by adding the correct file extension before attempting to open it.
How to open LZH file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with LZH 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 LZH files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open LZH files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support LZH files
Step 2. Verify whether LZH files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports LZH files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with LZH 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 LZH 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 LZH files with the selected program.
Changing LZH file association in registry
File association for LZH 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 LZH file for other errors
- LZH file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening LZH files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected LZH file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For LZH 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.
