What is a .Z1 file?
The file extension ".Z1" is used for a specific type of file known as a ZoneAlarm Renamed VB File. This happens when ZoneAlarm, which is a type of anti-virus and system security software, encounters a Visual Basic script file (normally with a ".VB" extension) and renames it for safety reasons. Visual Basic scripts are pieces of code that can be executed on a computer to perform various tasks. However, if such a script is malicious, it can harm your computer. To prevent accidental execution of potentially harmful scripts, ZoneAlarm changes the file's extension to ".Z1". This renaming effectively disables the script since the operating system no longer recognizes it as an executable script.
To open a ".Z1" file, you would typically use ZoneAlarm Antivirus or ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, which are programs designed to provide security features including virus protection. These programs can recognize the ".Z1" extension as part of their security measures.
If you are certain that the script is safe and does not contain any viruses or malicious code, you have the option to manually change the file extension back to ".VB". This can be done by renaming the file and replacing ".Z1" with ".VB" at the end of the file name. Once the extension is changed back to ".VB", the file becomes a Visual Basic script again and can be executed as originally intended. However, it's important to be absolutely sure about the safety of the file before doing this, as running a malicious script can harm your computer or compromise your personal information.
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