1. P7Z File Extension
2. What is a(n) P7Z file?
3. How to open P7Z file?

3.1 Find and download then install appropriate software
1. 3.1.1 Programs that support P7Z files
3.2 Verify whether the P7Z file is not infected with malware
3.3 Verify whether the P7Z files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
3.4 Verify whether P7Z files are associated with proper software
3.5 Verify whether the storage medium on which the P7Z files is stored is not damaged or corrupted

4. Similar file extensions

P7Z File Extension

File type S/MIME Compressed Message
File developer N/A
File category Encoded Files
File popularity rating

What is a(n) P7Z file?

The compressed file with the P7Z extension stores the e-mail message packed in the Secure / Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions stadium with zlib compression. This is a popular extension that should be recognized by most email programs, and if it is not handled correctly it will display as an attachment to the message.

How to open P7Z file?

Step 1. Find and download then install appropriate software

Typically in order to open .P7Z 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 P7Z file with appropriate software. Below is the list of programs required to open files with P7Z extension:

Programs that support P7Z files

Windows

Step 2. Verify whether the P7Z file is not infected with malware

If given file with P7Z 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 P7Z file.

Hint!

Be advised that you can always consult an IT expert for help. Some problems with P7Z files can be hard to solve for less sophisticated users. Also, you can ask for help one of the developers of software that supports files with P7Z extension. In order to do so, go to software’s subpage and search for software’s developer website address

Step 3. Verify whether the P7Z files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly

If the P7Z 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 P7Z file, you will have to download the file again.

Step 4. Verify whether P7Z files are associated with proper software

If the system registry has no entry related to default program that should be used to open P7Z files, even though given program is installed on the system, then P7Z 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 P7Z 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.

Step 5. Verify whether the storage medium on which the P7Z files is stored is not damaged or corrupted

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

Similar file extensions

Submit File

P7Z file – What is it? How to open such file? Solutions to problems with P7Z files