ZEI File Extension

What is ZEI file?

ZEI filename suffix is mostly used for ANNO 1602 Game files. ANNO 1602 Game format was developed by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.. Files with ZEI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. ZEI file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. ANNO 1602 is by far the most used program for working with ZEI files. Software named ANNO 1602 was created by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ZEI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ZEI file extension

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

Problems with accessing ZEI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with ZEI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the ANNO 1602

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ZEI files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install ANNO 1602. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ZEI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading ANNO 1602 installed is by going to developer’s website (Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update ANNO 1602 to the latest version

If you already have ANNO 1602 installed on your systems and ZEI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that ANNO 1602 cannot handle files with ZEI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of ANNO 1602 is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ZEI files to ANNO 1602

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ZEI files with latest version of ANNO 1602 you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the ZEI file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ANNO 1602 installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ZEI files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ZEI extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select ANNO 1602 and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ZEI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the ZEI for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ZEI file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The ZEI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the ZEI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the ZEI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. ZEI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with ZEI extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the ZEI 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 ZEI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ANNO 1602 Game file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run ANNO 1602

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ANNO 1602 Game files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ZEI files affecting older versions of given software.

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