zone zips

Arnie · 30 January 2008, 17:59

I can`t open the a2091.zip downloaded from the zone using Winzip, Winrar works ok though.

Retro-Nerd · 30 January 2008, 18:03

This is no WinUAE problem, probably an EAB hosting issue with zip files. We had a similar discussion before.

Arnie · 30 January 2008, 18:06

although Winrar seems to work the rom file dosen`t. Can anyone verify that this rom file works from the Zip downloaded today

Edit: Just tried CU186.zip from the Zone, will not open with Winzip or Winrar

formater · 30 January 2008, 19:11

I use 7zip
first open compress file, then extract de file "content" and renamed it as name.zip, and the file become a normal zip file.
I test CU186.zip and this system works OK

DamienD · 30 January 2008, 19:23

I've already PM'd RCK about this, just waiting for it to get fixed...

There are 2 ways to get around this:

Uploading to The Zone!
When uploading to The Zone! create 7zip or WinRAR archives.

Downloading from The Zone!
If a file in The Zone! is a .ZIP file then best way to get it successfully is to use a download manager e.g. GetRight.

Thread also moved from the prb.WinUAE section

Retro-Nerd · 30 January 2008, 19:26

I still wonder why. I have no zip unpack troubles, i.e. with the Total Commander.

DamienD · 30 January 2008, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

I still wonder why. I have no zip unpack troubles, i.e. with the Total Commander.

Do they unzip ok?

I can unpack .ZIP files sometimes using 7zip or WinRAR but the contents are messed up...

Retro-Nerd · 30 January 2008, 19:43

Yep, Total Commander (has it's own zip support) works fine here with all EAB zips. 7zip and WinRAR works flawless too.

Galaxy · 30 January 2008, 19:51

What browsers are you guys using?

I never have problems with zips downloaded, both above worked correctly - I use Opera.

Just tried downloading both my SWOS.zip and also the a2091.zip (and a few others too) with IE7 and these files were corrupt.

Just checked with FF too - both downloaded correctly.

Retro-Nerd · 30 January 2008, 19:57

IE sucks, hardly surspring.

ppill · 30 January 2008, 20:06

FF plus Total Commander. No problems whatsoever.

Toni Wilen · 30 January 2008, 20:08

I can confirm it works fine if you unzip it twice

DamienD · 30 January 2008, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

What browsers are you guys using?

Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2

Arnie · 31 January 2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

I can confirm it works fine if you unzip it twice

How do you do that

.

So what some are saying is that it`s IE + winzip that`s no good

formater · 31 January 2008, 20:44

if you use 7zip and open the zip file you see inside a file called [content]
extract the file and rename it adding a .zip and the file become a normal zip file.
Is very easy
With RAR archiver the system is the same, extract the file compress in the zip (in this case the name appears correct), add a .ZIP and extract as a normal ZIP
This seems as a double zip, very extrange

DamienD · 01 February 2008, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by formater

if you use 7zip and open the zip file you see inside a file called [content], extract the file and rename it adding a .zip and the file become a normal zip file.

Interesting

I actually extracted the .ZIP of the "Beyond Dark Castle (extended .ADF)" that dlfr uploaded using 7zip. There was only the one file within i.e. [content] so I though this is definitely wrong as I know it should be 2 x ADFs.

After using a download manager the .ZIP extracted fine using WinZip and of course contained the 2 x extended .ADFs as it should

Mind you I didn't try adding .zip to extracted [content]

StevenJGore · 02 February 2008, 10:12

I just had this problem too, with a2091.zip and cartridgeromsv5.zip from The Zone.

Toni & Formater's suggestion worked fine.

But it's a bit strange. I use PowerArchiver (latest version) in Vista and if I right-click either of the above zip files and select "Extract to here" then I get the message: "Error in Zip structure. Continue?", and I can't get any futher. But if I double-click either of the files, then I get the PowerArchiver window (similar to the Winzip window) showing a file inside called a2091 or cartridgeromsv5. If I then drag & drop the file onto the desktop, it works fine. And then I just added .zip to the end and unzipped again as suggested.

Something's definitely wrong, it's worked fine with this setup before.

Steve.

Arnie · 02 February 2008, 14:34

I still cannot unpack the CU186.zip. I get an unexpected end of archive error.

EDIT: If the file is archived using 7zip would it make it unreadable to winzip

Graham Humphrey · 02 February 2008, 14:44

If this information is of any use, I archived the CU186.adf file using Zip on the Amiga... not sure if that makes any difference?

Arnie · 02 February 2008, 14:48

Just used Total Commander and the file reports to have been archived with gz.

I`m sticking my neck out here but I think this is the problem for me.

30 January 2008, 17:59	#1
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	zone zips I can`t open the a2091.zip downloaded from the zone using Winzip, Winrar works ok though.

30 January 2008, 18:06	#3
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	although Winrar seems to work the rom file dosen`t. Can anyone verify that this rom file works from the Zip downloaded today Edit: Just tried CU186.zip from the Zone, will not open with Winzip or Winrar Last edited by Arnie; 30 January 2008 at 18:46.

31 January 2008, 20:44	#15
formater Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alicante/Spain Posts: 192	if you use 7zip and open the zip file you see inside a file called [content] extract the file and rename it adding a .zip and the file become a normal zip file. Is very easy With RAR archiver the system is the same, extract the file compress in the zip (in this case the name appears correct), add a .ZIP and extract as a normal ZIP This seems as a double zip, very extrange Last edited by formater; 31 January 2008 at 20:59.

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30 January 2008, 18:03	#2
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	This is no WinUAE problem, probably an EAB hosting issue with zip files. We had a similar discussion before.

30 January 2008, 19:11	#4
formater Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alicante/Spain Posts: 192	I use 7zip first open compress file, then extract de file "content" and renamed it as name.zip, and the file become a normal zip file. I test CU186.zip and this system works OK

30 January 2008, 19:23	#5
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	I've already PM'd RCK about this, just waiting for it to get fixed... There are 2 ways to get around this: *Uploading to The Zone!* When uploading to The Zone! create 7zip or WinRAR archives. *Downloading from The Zone!* If a file in The Zone! is a .ZIP file then best way to get it successfully is to use a download manager e.g. GetRight. Thread also moved from the prb.WinUAE section

30 January 2008, 19:26	#6
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	I still wonder why. I have no zip unpack troubles, i.e. with the Total Commander.

30 January 2008, 19:43	#8
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	Yep, Total Commander (has it's own zip support) works fine here with all EAB zips. 7zip and WinRAR works flawless too.

30 January 2008, 19:51	#9
Galaxy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 1,417	What browsers are you guys using? I never have problems with zips downloaded, both above worked correctly - I use Opera. Just tried downloading both my SWOS.zip and also the a2091.zip (and a few others too) with IE7 and these files were corrupt. Just checked with FF too - both downloaded correctly.

30 January 2008, 19:57	#10
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	IE sucks, hardly surspring.

30 January 2008, 20:06	#11
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	FF plus Total Commander. No problems whatsoever.

30 January 2008, 20:08	#12
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,534	I can confirm it works fine if you unzip it twice

02 February 2008, 10:12	#17
StevenJGore Amiga Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Age: 46 Posts: 729	I just had this problem too, with a2091.zip and cartridgeromsv5.zip from The Zone. Toni & Formater's suggestion worked fine. But it's a bit strange. I use PowerArchiver (latest version) in Vista and if I right-click either of the above zip files and select "Extract to here" then I get the message: "Error in Zip structure. Continue?", and I can't get any futher. But if I double-click either of the files, then I get the PowerArchiver window (similar to the Winzip window) showing a file inside called a2091 or cartridgeromsv5. If I then drag & drop the file onto the desktop, it works fine. And then I just added .zip to the end and unzipped again as suggested. Something's definitely wrong, it's worked fine with this setup before. Steve.

02 February 2008, 14:34	#18
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	I still cannot unpack the CU186.zip. I get an unexpected end of archive error. EDIT: If the file is archived using 7zip would it make it unreadable to winzip

02 February 2008, 14:44	#19
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	If this information is of any use, I archived the CU186.adf file using Zip on the Amiga... not sure if that makes any difference?

02 February 2008, 14:48	#20
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	Just used Total Commander and the file reports to have been archived with gz. I`m sticking my neck out here but I think this is the problem for me.

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