Unpack defective archives - so it'll work
Related Videos: macOS Seirra - How to fix the file is damaged and can't be opened (May 2024).
In this practical tip we will show you how you can repair and unpack defective archives.
WinRAR: Repair and unpack defective archives
In this manual we use the free program WinRAR. You can also use other pack software. With other software, however, you have to proceed differently than in this manual.
- Unzip archive: Open WinRAR and navigate to the path where the archive is located. Right-click on the archive and select the "Extract to specified directory" (Alt + E) option in the context menu. A small window opens in which you tick the "Miscellaneous" category in front of the "Keep broken files" option. The archive is thus completely unpacked, even if some files are damaged.
- Repair archive: Alternatively, you can try to repair the archive. Right-click on the archive as described above and select the "Repair archive" option (Alt + R). If you confirm your decision with "OK", WinRAR tries to repair the archive. Then a copy of the file ends up in the same path.
- If the CRC error occurs while unpacking, this can also be remedied with little effort. You can find detailed instructions in this practical tip.
If you would like to enter a fixed target directory in WinRAR, we will show you how to do it here.