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  1. FUZED
    fuzed Win User

    Windows 10 - Creating Zip files always corrupted


    Hi all, I have an odd error with my PC, all zip files, no matter which application I use always get corrupted when I create them. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software, but still having issues, its a Windows 10 Pro machine. Does anyone have any guidance? Regards, Rashid

    :)
     
    fuzed, Jul 16, 2021
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  2. LINCOLN DUNNE
    Lincoln Dunne Win User

    Corrupted file RAR

    If the archive has been created using WinRAR, why don't you try WinRAR itself? It has a built-in repair feature for repairing corrupted archive (ZIP as well as RAR). Follow the steps given below:
    • Open WinRAR application in your system.
    • Now click on File tab > Open or simply press Ctrl+O.
    • A small window "Find Archive" will pop up. Locate the corrupt RAR archive from your system directory and select it.
    • Now click Open button.
    • Click Tools tab > Repair archive or simply press Alt+R.
    • Again a small window "Repairing File name.rar" will pop up.
    • Now click Browse to select a location to save the repaired archive.
    • Check the box "Treat the corrupt archive as RAR" and click OK.
    • WinRAR will start repairing of corrupt RAR archive. Once it gets completed click Close.
    I hope the above steps will help you repair the corrupted RAR archive.

    Thanks.
     
    Lincoln Dunne, Jul 16, 2021
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  3. LUUKBOKHOVE
    luukbokhove Win User
    cant open zip files without saving first

    Please do the following to attempt to repair a Zip file:


    Click Start, click All Programs, and click Accessories

    Right click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator

    Change directories to the folder where the corrupted Zip file is located

    Type: "C:\Program Files\WinZip\wzzip" -yf zipfile.zip


    If the corrupted Zip file is split or spanned, use the following command instead:


    "C:\Program Files\WinZip\wzzip" -yfs zipfile.zip


    WZZIP will create a new Zip file with a FIXED suffix in the file name. The original Zip file will not be modified. Only the data in the original Zip file is used.


    The FIXED Zip file is structurally sound but the data may still be corrupt. WZZIP does not fix the zipped data itself. If the zipped data has a CRC error or the zipped data is corrupt, then the resulting fixed Zip file will still be corrupt.


    Useful resources, which might become solutions have more different information than guide above...


    http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarg...p-files-after-zip-archive-corrupt-or-damaged/
     
    luukbokhove, Jul 16, 2021
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  4. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Windows 10 - Creating Zip files always corrupted

    .zip can't be set to File Explorer

    Hello Kathleen,

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.


    • Type Default programs
      in the search bar and press enter

    • Click on choose default programs by file type

    • Select .zip
      and select File Explorer
    Also you can visit the below link Zip and unzip files.
    (Steps applies to Windows 10).

    Zip and unzip files

    Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Arul_D, Jul 16, 2021
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