AFZ File Extension

What is AFZ file?

AFZ is a file extension commonly associated with Family Tree Backup files. Ancestry.com Inc. defined the Family Tree Backup format standard. Files with AFZ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AFZ file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports AFZ files is Family Tree Maker. Software named Family Tree Maker was created by Ancestry.com Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AFZ files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support AFZ file extension

The following listing features AFZ-compatible programs. AFZ 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 AFZ extension?

Problems with accessing AFZ may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Family Tree Backup files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AFZ files.

Step 1. Download and install Family Tree Maker

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening AFZ files is that no program that can handle AFZ files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Family Tree Maker. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Family Tree Maker installed is by going to developer’s website (Ancestry.com Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Family Tree Maker to the latest version

If you already have Family Tree Maker installed on your systems and AFZ files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Family Tree Maker cannot handle files with AFZ may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Family Tree Maker.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AFZ files to Family Tree Maker

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the AFZ file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Family Tree Maker is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AFZ files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the AFZ file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with AFZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the AFZ for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AFZ file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the AFZ is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. AFZ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the AFZ file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the AFZ file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with AFZ extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Family Tree Backup file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Family Tree Maker

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with AFZ extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Family Tree Backup file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AFZ files affecting older versions of given software.

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