PROBLEM ! HELP !

[spurlash]

I,m downloading mods for GWX, and some of them are 7Z files, which when downloaded appear as VLC files, thier icon is a traffic cone, just like all my sound files, clicking on them just opens VLC Media player, right clicking just gives media file type options. No extract option, and I don't know what file type they need to be converted to.

There apppears to be no way of extracting the required files. Where am I going wrong ? and how can i convert these files to another file type that is not a media, video or audio file ?

Any and all help would greatly appreciated in this matter, I started a new clean install and I am desperate to get it finished with some new (for me) features.

Cheers Mates,

Spurlash:damn:

[frau kaleun]

What program(s) do you normally use for extracting .7z and other compressed files?

Actually, don't answer that, just go get 7-zip, it's open source and free and should extract your .7z files plus pretty much any other compressed format.

http://www.7-zip.org/

If you are relying on the extracting software that is included in some versions of Windows, it won't work with everything. I had to put 7-zip on my work computer last week because someone sent me a bunch of documents compressed into some format that Windows had no clue what to do with.

[Herr-Berbunch]

:yep: 7-zip, free and easy.

[Kaleun Wagner]

7zip will definitely work as was suggested above - but I would also like to mention WinRAR for the sake of having an option, and my own good experiences with it. It can extract a variety of archive types (CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, ACE, UUE, BZ2, JAR, ISO, 7Z, Z) and create RAR and ZIP archives - plus it is available in 32 and 64 bit flavors (not that important but a nice option nonetheless).

You can download your choice of version here: WinRAR from Filehippo (http://filehippo.com/download_winrar/).

[Madox58]

http://www.izarc.org/

izarc is all I use now.
It handles alot of formats and is free.

[frau kaleun]

I think the most important message here is, get a good compression/extraction program but don't spend your money on it. :haha:

There are just too many really good and completely free options out there. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

I think the most important message here is, get a good compression/extraction program but don't spend your money on it. :haha:

There are just too many really good and completely free options out there. :yep:

Agreed....and 7zip is my programme of choice.

[Sailor Steve]

I used to use WinRar, but that time it didn't handle 7zip, so I made the change. They seem to have upgraded, but I've never looked back.

[Kaleun Wagner]

I used to use WinRar, but that time it didn't handle 7zip, so I made the change. They seem to have upgraded, but I've never looked back.

For me it was that I used WinRAR and never felt the need to switch. I tried 7zip once, and I remember I had some problems with it (can't even remember what now) - but I didn't really try to resolve the issues either. I expect instant gratification where it concerns compression apps! :O:

Perhaps I have a subconscious affinity for WinRAR as well, as the name is very similar to WinZIP, the compression app I cut my teeth on. Now these types of apps are a lot like sound cards - used to make a huge difference which one you used, but now even the "inferior" products are pretty darn good!

[spurlash]

Thanks a lot for all your input guys and gals, 7zip and winrar downloaded and job done. I knew I could rely on you!
Eternally Grateful.

Spurlash. :salute:

[Sailor Steve]

I tried 7zip once, and I remember I had some problems with it (can't even remember what now) - but I didn't really try to resolve the issues either. I expect instant gratification where it concerns compression apps! :O:
And that's why Jimbuna swears by ImageShack and I prefer PhotoBucket. Coke and Pepsi. Ford and Chevy. One bad experience can turn you right off of an otherwise excellent product. It's a good thing we have choices. :sunny:

And thanks to our arguing about it, people like Spurlash get the best of all worlds. :rock:

[Kaleun Wagner]

Thanks a lot for all your input guys and gals, 7zip and winrar downloaded and job done. I knew I could rely on you!
Eternally Grateful.

Spurlash. :salute:

You're most welcome - I know how much I've benefited from the community in the short time that I've been here, so I'm glad to return the favor. :salute:

And thanks to our arguing about it, people like Spurlash get the best of all worlds. :rock:

Heartily agreed! :up:

[Jimbuna]

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif