File Extension Library


.ZLK File Extension

  • Developer by: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .ZLK files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZLK file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ZLK file.

What is a .ZLK file extension?

.ZLK file extension is created by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.. .ZLK has been classified as Various data Files.

.ZLK is ZoneAlarm Mailsafe renamed MSI file

The zlk file extension is associated with ZoneAlarm, a personal firewall software, originally created by Zone Labs and currently developed by CheckPoint Software Technologies LTD.

One of ZoneAlarm features is MailSafe, which detects e-mail attachments and warns the user about their presence. When a potentially dangerous attachment is detected, the program quarantines the file with simple renaming of its original file extension, so it breaks the common program association function in Windows and prevents such files from being executed (or launched via associated program).

A file with zlk file extension originally had msi file extension (Microsoft installation package file). Simple renaming will restore the Windows associations with such file, however it is not advised, unless you are absolutely sure it safe to do.


How to open:

You can rename the zlk file extension back to msi and work with the file normally. This can however be potentially dangerous, because the file was quarantined for a reason. So always re-check it with your anti-virus or anti-spyware programs before you rename the files.

How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

How to fix problems with .ZLK files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ZLK files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ZLK file format
  2. You need to check the .ZLK file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)