.Z1 File Extension

Z1 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: ZoneAlarm Renamed VB File

The .z1 file extension relates to ZoneAlarm security software. ZoneAlarm is developed by Check Point Software Technologies. When ZoneAlarm scans Visual Basic scripts (.vb files), it may rename them wi...

General Information

Title .Z1 File Extension
Extension .z1
Full Form ZoneAlarm Renamed VB File
File Type Renamed Visual Basic Script
Developer Check Point Software Technologies
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Renamed VBScript
Additional Functions Prevent script execution
Features Security measure

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Security Enforcement Yes
Malware Prevention Yes
System Protection Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script execution
Best Practices File scanning, Whitelisting

Historical/Version Information

Associated with ZoneAlarm versions
Purpose of Change Enhance security

Associated Types

Original Extension .vbs
Related Extensions .vbe, .js, .jse

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ZoneAlarm Security Paid, Free versions Windows
Windows Script Host Free Windows
Any Text Editor Free Varies

Type 2: Z-machine Z-code File

The Z1 file is a Z-machine Z-code file. Z-machine was developed to run text adventure games. Categories: data files. Applications: Frotz. Issues: file extension misspelled or changed accidentally. Sim...

General Information

Title Z1 File Extension
Extension .z1
Full Form Z-machine Z-code File
File Type Game File
Developer Infocom
MIME Type application/x-zmachine

File Function

Primary Function Interactive fiction
Additional Functions Storytelling, Gaming
Features Text-based, Interactive

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Interactive Fiction Yes
Storytelling Yes
Retro Gaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1979
Latest Version Varies by interpreter

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .z2, .z3, .z4, .z5, .z6, .z7, .z8

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Frotz Free Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Gargoyle Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Lectrote Free Windows, Mac, Linux