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January 28, 2023
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unable to open or install zoom apk file!

  • January 28, 2023
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Hello.

 

I need to use Zoom for online teaching, but i can't even open the file on my laptop, to install it!

 

After downloading the apk file, when i right click on it, i get the option to open or save.  When i click on open, nothing happens!

 

Please could somebody help me solve this problem, so that i can finally install Zoom?

 

Thank you so much!

 

Marlene

 

Ps I don't have any other Zoom downloads on my laptop, and i've cleared the cache.  I dunno what else to do!

    14 replies

    Annie warner
    Contributor I
    Contributor I
    July 1, 2026

    It sounds like the issue might be that you downloaded the APK file. APK files are designed for Android devices and won't install on a Windows laptop.

    If you're using Windows, download the Zoom desktop installer (usually an .exe file) from Zoom's official download page instead. Once it's downloads, double-click the .exe file to start the installation.

    If you already have the Windows installer and it still won't open, let us know:

    • Which version of Windows you're using (10 or 11)?

    • Does the file have a .exe extension or is it actually an .apk?

    • Do you get any error message when you try to open it?

    With that information, it'll be much easier to pinpoint the problem.

    Annie warner
    Contributor I
    Contributor I
    July 1, 2026

    The problem may be that you installed the APK file. APK files have been created for Android devices and will not install on Windows laptop computers. For Windows users, download the Zoom desktop installer (typically, an `.exe` file) from the Zoom official download page. Once it's downloads, double-click the `.exe` file to start the installation. If you already have the Windows installer, and it still doesn't open, inform us: What is the version of Windows that you are running (10 or 11)? Is the file an .exe or is it an .apk? * Do you get any error message when you try to open it? With that information, it'll be much easier to pinpoint the problem.

    Newcomer
    August 11, 2026

    An APK is designed for Android, so it won’t install directly on a Windows or Mac laptop. Download the desktop version of Zoom for your laptop’s operating system instead.

    Newcomer
    August 24, 2026

    Hi Lesserblack,

    Hope you’re doing well. It sounds like you may have downloaded the Android APK version of Zoom, which won’t normally install or open directly on a Windows or Mac laptop.

    For a computer, you should download the correct Zoom desktop installer for your operating system. APK files are designed for Android phones and tablets just like busimulatorultimateapk, so they may not work properly on a laptop.

    You can visit the official Zoom website, download the Windows or Mac version, or you can download Zoom for your website from this link.

    Hope you understand now.