Opening ZLY Files

The ZLY file type is primarily associated with ZoneAlarm Mailsafe.

ZLYFile Extension ZLY
File extension: ZLY
File type:  Renamed .WSH File

What is a ZLY file?

ZLY files mostly belong to ZoneAlarm Mailsafe by Zone Labs. Use our "Online ZLY Text Viewer" below to analyze your ZLY file and to see all text it contains.

How do you open ZLY files?

You need a suitable software like ZoneAlarm Mailsafe to open a ZLY file. You need a suitable software like ZoneAlarm Mailsafe from Zone Labs to open a ZLY file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ZLY file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ZLY file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.ZLY File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

ZLY files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received via email, it is likely a quarantined Windows Script Host (.WSH) file renamed by Zone Labs' security software to prevent malicious execution.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect its first bytes.
    • Plain text starting with [ScriptFile] or XML tags indicates a standard Windows Script.
    • "MZ" indicates a compiled executable.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try ZoneAlarm Mailsafe, Microsoft Windows Script Host, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for ZLY File Extension

Program ID:
ZAMailSafe
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\_INS5576._MP -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\ca.exe

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\ca.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\iclient.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zaplus.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zapro.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\ZONEAL~1.EXE -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZONELA~1\ZONEAL~1\ZONEAL~1.EXE -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: Y:\ZoneLabs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe -warning %1

ProgramID: ZAMailSafe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\zonealarm.exe -warning


a zly Renamed .WSH File is a special file format by Zone Labs and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ZLY files

  • Associate the ZLY file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open renamed .wsh files. Because only the current version supports the latest ZLY file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Zone Labs manufacturer website after an available ZoneAlarm Mailsafe update.
  • To make sure that your ZLY file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .ZLY file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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