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When I try to open or extract my .rar archive I see. "The archive is either in unknown format or damaged."
How to remove this error and to unpack my .rar file? Should I try another tools like 7-Zip?
Thanks!
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Hello.
I'm using Windows 7 professional and i'm facing problems when i start unpack 2gigs+ .rar files my cpu usage is around 0-20% but while after running unpack my cpu usage goes 70-100% and all my usb ''unplugs'' from windows. Used programs: Winrar, 7-zip and Free RAR Extract Frog but all...
Every time I try to extract files from a Rar file and try to to install the result in either a named program file or leave WinRar to make a new folder I am unable to do so because I get a an error message which says cannot create folder.
I wa able to do this in windows XP with no problems,,,,,,,
I have put up a large .rar file on my host site,, to help those not familiar with installing Windows 7. It has the full follow through with all the essential files, ti customise afterwards. It could be of help to others also.
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