How to unzip files ?

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How to unzip files ?

Hi there,

I am having problem unzipping files when I download files in .zip format.

Is there a free software to unzip these files ?

Thank you.

15.4" Macbook Pro - 2.53 GHz, 500GB HDD, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 24" iMac - 4GB RAM, 2.8GHz, 320GB HDD, 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

Posted on Aug 25, 2010 8:27 AM

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Answer 1

mabaeyens

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Aug 25, 2010 8:31 AM in response to RyanManUtd

Although Mac OS X should do that for you, you can check Stuffit Expander http://www.stuffit.com/mac-expander.html

What error are you getting?

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Answer 2

CT

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Aug 25, 2010 8:31 AM in response to RyanManUtd

Normally you just double-click them and Mac OS unzips them for you. What happens when you try this?

charlie

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Answer 3

WZZZ

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Aug 25, 2010 8:36 AM in response to RyanManUtd

Reports are that The Unarchiver does a better job than Stuffit.

http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/unarchiver.html

Might be a good idea to have both on hand. In cases where one fails to work, try the other.

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Answer 4

RyanManUtd Author

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Aug 25, 2010 5:38 PM in response to CT

CT wrote:
Normally you just double-click them and Mac OS unzips them for you. What happens when you try this?

charlie

When i doube click, it opens up the dreamweaver software software !

Thks charlie & the rest 4d link ...

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Answer 5

CT

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Aug 25, 2010 5:44 PM in response to RyanManUtd

That's wacky.

Have you tried the Get Info method of assigning applications to files?

Get info on a zip file. Go to the part that says "Open with" - do you have an option for "Archive Utility"?

charlie

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Answer 6

Asatoran

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Aug 25, 2010 6:56 PM in response to RyanManUtd

Me personally, I use [Zipeg|http://www.zipeg.com>. It works, in case you need another suggestion.

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Answer 7

RyanManUtd Author

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Aug 26, 2010 12:04 PM in response to RyanManUtd

Just realized it was not zip file that I cannot unzip.

I tried to download this:

http://muvipix.com/products.php?subcat_id=40

but realized it is in format .php so I cannot open it.

But I have no problem with windows ?

Any ideas ?

Thanks

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Answer 8

thomas_r.

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Aug 26, 2010 12:35 PM in response to RyanManUtd

A .php file is a web site file containing PHP code, not a file format for a download. You're either doing something wrong or something is wrong with the web site, causing the PHP code to be downloaded rather than executed. You'll need to contact the owner of that site.

Note that, although Mac malware is rare, it's never a very good idea to download something like what this site is offering. If there's a way to display an HD video as the desktop on a Mac, I'm unaware of it, which makes me wonder exactly what you'd actually get if you could download these files.

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Answer 9

RyanManUtd Author

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Aug 26, 2010 12:55 PM in response to thomas_r.

Thomas A Reed wrote:
A .php file is a web site file containing PHP code, not a file format for a download. You're either doing something wrong or something is wrong with the web site, causing the PHP code to be downloaded rather than executed. You'll need to contact the owner of that site.

Note that, although Mac malware is rare, it's never a very good idea to download something like what this site is offering. If there's a way to display an HD video as the desktop on a Mac, I'm unaware of it, which makes me wonder exactly what you'd actually get if you could download these files.

Thanks Thomas,

That website is a reliable website because I am also a member. Before I changed to Mac, I was a PC user & I downloaded some video background files from that site.

The funny this is that I can download it now using my Windows PC !

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Answer 10

Bruce S.

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Oct 8, 2010 7:34 AM in response to Asatoran

I tried Zipeg. It didn't work and now it is my default zip file opener. I tried to find in in my applications to get rid of it and it isn't there yet every time I try to open a zip it shows up. Can't get rid of it.

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Answer 11

TildeBee

Level 7

31,917 points

Oct 8, 2010 7:36 AM in response to Bruce S.

Bruce, why don't you start your own new topic, instead of
tagging on to old ones? That way you'd get the attention
you deserve 🙂

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