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Can't unzip .zip files... (ERROR 2)

all the latest zip files I've downloaded can't be unzipped using the standard unzipper tool (Archive Utility). I keep getting error 2: no such file or directory. When I use "the Unzipper" I can unzip the content but the content is instead corrupted.

The same files works fine to download and unzipp for others. But if they are downloaded on their computer and then transferred to min using a usb stick the samething happens.

One of the files in question is the latest mercurial version for OSx 10.7 from http://mercurial.selenic.com/downloads/

I'm using the latest macbook pro with the i7 processor and osx 10.7.2 and I'm a beginner!

I'd appreciate any help!

Cheers

André

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jan 20, 2012 6:13 AM

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AlanRom_

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Posted on Jul 13, 2014 10:00 PM

Hi, I had the same problem...

It turned out to be that the zip file was encrypted and Archive Utility (Default program to extract zip files in Mac) is unable to extra encrypted files.

Try this:

1-Go to the Mac App Store

2-Search for an app called "The Unarchiver" and install it

3- Right click on any zip file, select get info and change the default program to be opened with to the unarchiver (If one of your files has the same problem I suggest to apply this to all similar files)

4-Open the file and enter the password

I hope this was helpful, if not please let me know

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Jan 14, 2013 1:26 PM in response to cerpha

Same problem here.

Mar 24, 2013 8:44 AM in response to cerpha

I solve it by reparing permission.

Jun 4, 2014 5:56 AM in response to johnmansfield

johnmansfield's solution works for me.

Mar 3, 2015 10:02 AM in response to AlanRom_

Didn't work for me. Still gave me same error

ToddJM10

Level 1

5 points

Apr 1, 2015 1:28 PM in response to AlanRom_

By far the best solution, I find The Unarchiver more effective than the terminal solution. It gave me the results I needed.

Apr 3, 2015 5:40 PM in response to cerpha

HI there 🙂

This problem is easily fixed, simply redownload the file using an ethernet connection 🙂

arashida

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Jul 22, 2015 7:42 AM in response to cerpha

Downloaded Unarchiver from App Store and it fixed the problem. Thank you those, who suggested

Aug 12, 2015 11:34 AM in response to arashida

Unarchiver did the trick for me as well!

Nov 2, 2015 9:11 AM in response to AlanRom_

i been at this for days thank you for your great help.

I got all my photos back thanks to this prog well worth the 2.99

Jul 1, 2017 12:06 PM in response to AlanRom_

Unarchiver— It worked! THANK YOU!

Jul 4, 2017 9:25 AM in response to AlanRom_

This solved the issue for me. 🙂 Big THANKS!

Jul 26, 2017 2:17 PM in response to AlanRom_

Thank so much the Unarchiver solved it!

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