File Extension Library


.ZLS File Extension

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

What are .ZLS files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZLS 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 .ZLS file.

What is a .ZLS file extension?

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

.ZLS is ZoneAlarm Mailsafe renamed SHS file

The zls 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 zls file extension originally had SHS file extension (most likely Windows clipboard 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 ZLS file extension back to SHS 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:

The zls extension files are not convertable.

How to fix problems with .ZLS files

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