Sorts of BZ Files

Principal BZ Type

.BZ

Extension:	.bz
Class:	Bzip Compressed File

The BZ file is an archive that has been compressed using Bzip compression. It's most of the time generated on the Unix operating systems, with the help of the bzip utility.

Organization:	Smith Micro Software
Function:	Compressed Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bz

Software Programs That Open The Bzip Compressed File:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows

Android

Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Apple Archive Utility by Apple

Mac

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Mac

bzip2 by Julian Seward

Mac

Linux

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Understanding BZ Issues

Troubles Opening BZ Files

7-Zip Removed

If you attempt to load your BZ file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open BZ Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have 7-Zip installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your BZ with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another BZ application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect 7-Zip Version

In other instances, your Bzip Compressed File file version may not be supported by your version of 7-Zip. If you've got the wrong version of 7-Zip installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of BZ file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right 7-Zip version on your computer can cause problems opening BZ files.

Additional BZ Opening Issues

Although you might already have 7-Zip or another BZ-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Bzip Compressed File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening BZ files. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry BZ file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the BZ file in the Windows registry
• 7-Zip or another BZ application experienced a flawed installation
• BZ file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your BZ
• Device drivers for BZ-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Bzip Compressed File file