File extension puz information
The PUZ file extension is a Packed Publisher File that falls in the category of compressed files. It is a compressed publication created using the Pack and Go wizard for Microsoft Publisher. To open this file format, users require to install the Unpack.exe in their systems. The Unpack.exe normally comes with Microsoft Publisher. Other file types with the PUZ extension name include the Across puzzle file, Crossword, Puzzle and the Mime: Application/x-crossword file. The unpack.exe file is specifically designed to search for the packed01.puz file name by default. Normally, Unpack.exe searches for the file name in the same folder location where it is located.
Cannot open puz files in Windows?
Not being able to open puz files in Windows may be a result of registry errors or not having the appropriate application installed. It is strongly recommended that you scan your computer for registry errors (free).When unpacking publisher 2000 PUZ files, users may receive error messages such as ‘Publisher cannot read file path:\packed 01.puz’ users are required to ensure that the file they are searching for exists and is not being used by a different program. This file has a close association with the Pack and Go wizard for Microsoft Publisher that offers data archival solutions. Microsoft Publisher application is required to uncompress .PUZ files. Users of this file should be aware that incorrect associations with the file are likely to cause errors related to this file.