File extension .Z03
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Split Multi-volume ZIP Compressed File Archive (part 4) | Corel | Compressed Files |
The Z03 file extension is associated with WinZip, a compression and archiving utility developed by Corel Corporation. This format is used to send multiple split files in a single package rather than as separate entities. This makes it easier to deliver large files over the internet by breaking them into smaller parts for their delivery. The main and the first part of the Z03 file is a complete Archived Windows Installer, which can then be used to create an executable file. The Z03 file bundle protocol is as follows: Z03, Z02, Z01 and Z00.
Technical Details
The files associated with the Z03 file extension are based on the same technology used for creating Zip files though they have the added ability to be split up into several smaller portions or volumes. When creating a Split Zip file, the user specifies the size of the file parts they would like to create - usually between 1MB and 4GB depending on the size of the Zip file itself. WinZip also allows for password protection on these files as well as providing additional options such as creating a self-extracting version of a Split Zip file, which adds CRC checking taking automatically Restore Missing Links option and restores any data that became corrupt while being transferred.
Similar File Extensions
Other similar archive and compression file formats include: RAR ( RAR) developed by WinRaR, 7zip ( 7Z) developed by 7zip, Gzip ( GZ) developed by GNU Project, TAR (
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .Z03) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .Z03 extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .Z03 file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .Z03 extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .Z03 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .Z03 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .Z03 file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .Z03 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .Z03 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .Z03 file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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