Files with zap extension can be typically found as settings for the Windows Installer tool. Contains various metadata for the installation purposes.
ZAP file extension - Microsoft Windows software installation settings
What is zap file? How to open zap files?
File type specification:
File extension zap is primarily related to Microsoft Windows and used for a special settings files used in Windows Installer service.
This type of zap file (also known as Zero Administration Package) contains instructions and metadata for installing a specific Windows software program.
It may include the name of the program, the version number, the publisher, and other relevant information. It is stored in simple text file format.
Updated: April 18, 2024
The default software associated to open zap file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Windows Installer is installation and configuration service included in the Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 as well as Windows Server family. Windows Installer provides standard format for Windows component management.
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.
List of software applications associated to the .zap file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open zap file, edit zap file, convert zap file, view zap file, play zap file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open zap file - Microsoft Windows software installation settings
Programs supporting the exension zap on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open zap file action.