CTZ File Extension

What is CTZ file?

CTZ is a file extension commonly associated with Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup files. Dextronet.com defined the Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup format standard. CTZ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CTZ extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The most popular software that supports CTZ files is Custody Toolbox. Custody Toolbox software was developed by Dextronet.com, and on its official website you may find more information about CTZ files or the Custody Toolbox software program.

Programs which support CTZ file extension

Programs that can handle CTZ files are as follows. CTZ 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 CTZ extension?

Being unable to open files with CTZ extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Custody Toolbox

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CTZ files is that no program that can handle CTZ files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Custody Toolbox and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CTZ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Custody Toolbox installed is by going to developer’s website (Dextronet.com) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Custody Toolbox and update if needed

If you already have Custody Toolbox installed on your systems and CTZ files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Custody Toolbox installed, it may not support CTZ format. The latest version of Custody Toolbox should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup files with Custody Toolbox

If you have the latest version of Custody Toolbox installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CTZ on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CTZ with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Custody Toolbox is installed, check the Always use this app to open CTZ files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CTZ file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Custody Toolbox and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CTZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the CTZ is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CTZ file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the CTZ file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CTZ file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. CTZ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the CTZ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 CTZ file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Custody Toolbox

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CTZ files. Close all running programs and try opening the CTZ file.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Custody Toolbox Compressed Backup files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CTZ files.

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