File Extension Library


.ZP5 File Extension

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

What are .ZP5 files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZP5 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 .ZP5 file.

What is a .ZP5 file extension?

.ZP5 file extension is created by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.. .ZP5 has been classified as Various data Files.

.ZP5 is ZoneAlarm Mailsafe renamed file

The ZP5 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 ZP5 file extension had its original file extension renamed for security reasons.


How to open:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. 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.For general information try to look at:Identifying unknown file formats

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 .ZP5 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ZP5 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ZP5 file format
  2. You need to check the .ZP5 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)