Error 7zip Cannot Open File As Archive

Some users have claimed that they are receiving the 7zip error Cannot open the file as a file when they try to open a file. Even, many users get this only when they try to open the file by double clicking on it. However, a file storage incomplete or corrupted can also cause this specific error for users. In this article, we will show you methods through which you can identify and resolve the issue.

It turns out that this specific problem can be caused by a number of reasons, depending on the file and the program. Here are some of the most common scenarios that can trigger this problem:

Causes of the error “7zip cannot open the file as an archive”

• Default opening issue: It turns out that one of the reasons why the problem can appear is when you try to open the 7zip file with 7zG (GUI) instead of opening it with 7zFM (File Manager). If this case is applicable, you can change the default opener to 7zip.
• Corrupted zip fileAnother reason why the problem may occur is when the archive file is not complete or corrupted. In such a scenario, you can try to re-download or use the repair tool to fix the problem.

Before proceeding with the methods below, make sure that the file you are trying to open is complete. Sometimes when the file is not downloaded properly or completely, it may not be able to be opened. You can also try downloading through the file manager. downloads instead of downloading directly through the browser.

How to fix 7zip cannot open the file as archive error

In case you are experiencing this error on your system, make sure to try out one of these solutions below:

Change the default opening for the file

Most of the time this problem occurs when it is opened via the wrong 7zip executable. The double click or open option will use the default opener program for the file. If the default program is set to 7zG (GUI), you will not be able to open a file as an archive. You need to set it to 7zFM.exe to open the archive file by double click or open option as shown below:

• Open your navigator y download el DefaultProgramEditor software. Now, open the application by double-clicking on the executable.

• Then, you need to click on the option File Type Settings to edit.

• Now select the option Contextual menu where you can set the default program and context menu.

• After that, look for the extension . 7z o .zip in the list. Select the extension and click the button Next.

Nota: If you have any other extension for your file, you can select that one.

• Now you can add multiple programs to the context menu. You can also set the default program with a command Open. Select the command Open and click on the option Edit Selected Command.

• Here you can change 7zG (GUI) a 7zFM (File Manager). Then you can open files by double clicking.

• Once you are done with the setup, you need to click on the button Save context menu To save the changes.

Use another application to open an archive file

Sometimes the problem may be with the 7zip program that opens the compressed file. You can try using some other program to solve the problem or at least confirm it further. We are testing WinRAR To demonstrate this method, you can try using any other popular software you like.

• Open your navigator and go to WinRAR official site to  download it. You can install it following the installation instructions.
• Now you need to right click on the archive file and you will see WinRAR options. Then you need to open it o extract it directly using WinRAR.

• If it still doesn't open, you can try the WinRAR repair feature mentioned in the method below.

Repair zip file

There are several repair tools that can help you repair files. Sometimes, the problem may be small and a repair tool can fix it immediately. In this method, we will use WinRAR repair feature to demonstrate the idea of ​​repairing files. You can use any other popular repair tool if you want.

• Open the application WinRAR by double-clicking the shortcut or searching for it through the search function Windows.

Nota: If you don't have WinRAR installed, simply download it e install it from the Official site.

• Navigate to the location where the archive file is located. Select the file and click the icon Repair in the WinRAR toolbar.

Nota: You can also find the option repair file on the menu Tools.

• It will ask you whether you want to treat the corrupted file as Zip or Rar. You can also provide the path where you should save the repaired file. Select the options and click on the button Accept.
• This will repair the file and will save in the provided location. Now try to open the repaired file on your system.

With these simple recommendations you can fix the error 7zip cannot open the file as an archive successfully. If you know another method, do not hesitate to share it with us in our comment section. Also, if you liked our guide you can share it with the rest of your friends or loved ones. See you in a next post where we will talk about another interesting technological topic. Thank you for always reading us.