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

[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]

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://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.

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

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

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

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

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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!

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.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Kaleun Wagner

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!

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.

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

[Kaleun Wagner]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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

Heartily agreed!

[Jimbuna]

SINK EM ALL!!