OSZ File Extension

What is OSZ file?

OSZ is a file extension commonly associated with Osu! Beatmap Format files. Osu! Beatmap Format specification was created by peppy. OSZ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. OSZ file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing OSZ files is osu!. Software named osu! was created by peppy. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OSZ files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support OSZ file extension

The following listing features OSZ-compatible programs. OSZ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with OSZ extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening OSZ files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with OSZ files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with OSZ files.

Step 1. Download and install osu!

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening OSZ files is that no program that can handle OSZ files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download osu! and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download osu! installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit peppy website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of osu!

If the problems with opening OSZ files still occur even after installing osu!, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of osu! is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that osu! cannot handle files with OSZ may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of osu! is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Osu! Beatmap Format files with osu!

If you have the latest version of osu! installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage OSZ on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the OSZ with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where osu! is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open OSZ files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the OSZ file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select osu! and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with OSZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the OSZ is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the OSZ file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the OSZ in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the OSZ is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the OSZ file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the OSZ file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the OSZ file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Osu! Beatmap Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open osu!

If the systems has insufficient resources to open OSZ files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Osu! Beatmap Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the OSZ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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