Open files with TGZ extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a TGZ file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the TGZ file with ease.
TGZ File Extension
- File type Gzipped Tar Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Compressed Files
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What is a(n) TGZ file?
TGZ files are archival files, also known as tarballs, that can contain multiple files. These files have been compressed using either the GNU ZIP (gzip) or the Compress program, resulting in a single file. TGZ files usually end with the ".tgz" extension, but some may use the ".tar.gz" extension.
TGZ archives can be opened using a wide range of archiving programs such as WinRAR, 7-Zip, PeaZip, and WinZip. It is also possible to access the contents of TGZ files directly with Linux or Unix tools such as tar and gunzip.
How to open TGZ file?
TGZ file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If TGZ file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the TGZ file for errors
- No program that supports TGZ files is installed on the system
- No program that supports TGZ files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open TGZ files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- TGZ file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with TGZ extension can be found below:
Programs that can open TGZ files
Step 2. Associate software supporting TGZ with this file format
- Right-click on the TGZ file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the TGZ file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with TGZ files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with TGZ file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports TGZ files.
