.GZ File Type
File extension: GZ or .gz
Author of the .gz file extension:
Category: Compressed files
Programs that use the .gz file type: Allume Systems Stuffit Expander, GnuZip GZip, WinZip, PicoZip, 7Zip, WinRAR, and WinACE
Explanation of .gz file extensions:
The .gz file extension stands for Gnu Zip. This is a file archive that has been compressed using the standard Gnu Gzip compression algorithm. Gnu Gzip comes pre-installed on most Unix systems and is can be opened by most file decompression utilities for Macintosh, Windows, and Unix.
Typical problems associated with the .gz file extension:
One of the most common problems with .gz files is opening them. You must have a unzip utility that is capable of opening .gz files.
Another common .gz problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .gz files removed by spyware or other processes.
Files residing in a .gz archive can be infected.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Since files residing in a .gz archive can be infected, it’s important that your computer has current anti-spyware and anti-virus protection enabled. If you receive a .gz file over the Internet, be sure to scan it first before uncompressing it.
You may need to set your file associations to open this type of file. For example, if you want to use Stuffit Expander as the default application, right click the .gz file and choose “open with†from the menu. Next, scroll down to Stuffit Expander (or browse your computer if necessary) and select it. To make Stuffit Expander the default in the future, place a checkmark in the box down at the bottom of the dialog box.
Run a registry cleaner to resolve many common .gz errors.
Associated links:
7Zip - http://www.7-zip.org/
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