Topic: Get error when open rar

[GezaToth]

(I am asking this question on behalf of a co-worker).

-  We have an 11 Gigabyte RAR  (WinRAR) file.
-  When we try to uncompress the file we are getting a CRC (checksum) error.
-  We are using the latest version of WinRAR  (3.4.2).
-  The WinRAR repair utility is not working on the file.
-  We are unable to extract the and keep it even if it is bad (WinRAR allows you to do this sometimes...extract without confirmation does not work).

Any help would be appreciated!!!!

[jheysen]

Well... it's corrrupted, nothing to do there except recover from source/backup

[devnullius]

7-zip is less strict... If that fails too... Well I think you have to give your friend some bad news

[JosephBaker]

WinRAR has a built-in function that lets you bypass CRC errors. During the normal process, the extracted file is deleted once the error occurs. Right-click the RAR and select "Extract Files..." to open the general options window. Under "Miscellaneous," put a check by "Keep Broken Files." The file saves to the folder you specify, despite the CRC data. Many files will not work using this method if they are too damaged, but some will. You might be able to help also program RAR Recovery Toolbox. There is a demo version and you can verify whether this utility is useful to you or not. http://www.oemailrecovery.com/rar_recovery.html

[JosephBaker]

Oh, Just in case you read this information. Might find something useful.
https://community.office365.com/en-us/f/172/t/269398

[GezaToth]

Thank you guys for your feedback and help. Sorry, that long time did not respond. This is because the issue was solved and I forgot to tell.) Thank you!

[googlemail]

Hi GezaToth,
I'm meet same your problem Can you show me how to resolve it. Thanks you. I received my files from my friend via Google Mail.

[Samker]

Hi GezaToth,
I'm meet same your problem Can you show me how to resolve it. Thanks you. I received my files from my friend via Google Mail.

Pal, I advise you to read previous replies... solution "lies" there.

[zocker]

-  We are using the latest version of WinRAR  (3.4.2).

This isn't the latest version, 5.40 is the current one.

@googlemail
Try to use the latest version or get another copy of the file.

[bigfootangel]

You can try a more updated version of WinRAR. It may also be that the file size is too large for WinRAR puedad work with him ...