File Extension Database

Open ZZZ File

The ZZZ extension file is a file created by CCleaner, which is a utility used for optimizing computers by removing unused programs, registries, and files.

More about CCleaner

CCleaner, is an application developed by Piriform, which is a utility used to clean potentially unwanted files and invalid Windows Registry entries on a computer.

It is one of the oldest system cleaners, first released in 2004.

It was originally developed only for Microsoft Windows, but in 2012 a version was released for macOS and later for Linux and Android phones.

Stores a deleted file that has been securely deleted, allowing for increased security as the original file name no longer exists.

It generally uses ZZZZZZZZ.ZZZ as its full name.

Software for working with a ZZZ file

ZZZ files are not designed to be manually opened by the user.

Piriform CCleaner

How Can I Open ZZZ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ZZZ file is to find a ZZZ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ZZZ 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 ZZZ 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 ZZZ file opener then try to search online for "ZZZ viewer", "application to open ZZZ file" or "open ZZZ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ZZZ file

How Can I Open ZZZ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ZZZ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ZZZ 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 ZZZ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ZZZ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ZZZ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ZZZ file then try to search for "ZZZ viewer", "application to open ZZZ file" or "read ZZZ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ZZZ file

How Can I Open ZZZ File on Android

If you downloaded a ZZZ 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 ZZZ 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 "ZZZ".
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 "ZZZ viewer", "ZZZ 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 ZZZ File on iPhone or iPad

To open ZZZ 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 ZZZ 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 "ZZZ". This way you can find apps which can open ZZZ 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 "ZZZ viewer" or "ZZZ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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