Opening a ZLZ File

The ZLZ file type is primarily associated with ZoneAlarm Mailsafe.

ZLZFile Extension ZLZ
File extension: ZLZ
File type:  Renamed .ASX File

What is a ZLZ file

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

How to open a ZLZ file

You need a suitable software like ZoneAlarm Mailsafe to open a ZLZ file. You need a suitable software like ZoneAlarm Mailsafe from Zone Labs to open a ZLZ 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 ZLZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ZLZ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.ZLZ File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

A .ZLZ file can originate from different programs and isn't universally openable by default.

  1. Identify the Source: If received via email, it is likely a renamed .asx (Advanced Stream Redirector) file quarantined by Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm Mailsafe to prevent accidental execution.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect its first bytes:
    • <ASX or <asx: Indicates a Microsoft ASF redirector file.
    • [Reference]: Suggests a Windows media playlist.
  3. Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program. Try renaming the extension back to .asx and opening it with Windows Media Player or VLC, but ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .ZLZ file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for ZLZ 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: 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 zlz Renamed .ASX 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 ZLZ files

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