File Extension Database

Open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File

The ZIP-UWUNSAFE format files are nothing more than a file renamed by the mail management system of the University of Washington, and which has renamed said file, indicating that the content is unsafe and should not be opened.

Many of the files attached to e-mail messages pose little risk and thus are delivered without problems. However, certain types of attachments trigger these special processes:

Messages with attachments that are determined to contain a virus are discarded without warning.
Messages with attachments of certain dangerous file types are rejected, sending a notice to the sender that the message was not accepted.
Messages with an attachment with a ZIP file name extension will be delivered, but the attachment will be renamed, unless they contain one of the risk file types mentioned above, in which case they will be rejected.

Malware and virus programmers use ZIP containers to bypass antivirus programs, however, there may also be a risk of losing information with legitimate files, for which, ZIP files are then renamed, and they go into a gray list, until so the security of the file is not verified, unless in its content there are files expressly 'prohibited' by the email server.

How Can I Open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file is to find a ZIP-UWUNSAFE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ZIP-UWUNSAFE file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ZIP-UWUNSAFE file opener then try to search online for "ZIP-UWUNSAFE viewer", "application to open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file" or "open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file

How Can I Open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ZIP-UWUNSAFE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ZIP-UWUNSAFE file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ZIP-UWUNSAFE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ZIP-UWUNSAFE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file then try to search for "ZIP-UWUNSAFE viewer", "application to open ZIP-UWUNSAFE file" or "read ZIP-UWUNSAFE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ZIP-UWUNSAFE file

How Can I Open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File on Android

If you downloaded a ZIP-UWUNSAFE file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ZIP-UWUNSAFE file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ZIP-UWUNSAFE".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ZIP-UWUNSAFE viewer", "ZIP-UWUNSAFE file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File on iPhone or iPad

To open ZIP-UWUNSAFE File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ZIP-UWUNSAFE file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ZIP-UWUNSAFE". This way you can find apps which can open ZIP-UWUNSAFE files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ZIP-UWUNSAFE viewer" or "ZIP-UWUNSAFE file" online in your favorite search engine.