How to Repair a Crashed ZIP File?

At several instances, it had happened that .ZIP files encountered crashes and was no longer able to extract. Generally, users had some very important files in the ZIP archive and an unexpected error seemed to ruin the data contents in it. It is rather annoying when you do not know why this trouble occurred with your ZIP files nor when you are clear about how to get back damaged files.

If you are interested in knowing some causes that may damage ZIP files on your system or a storage device then here you go:

• Application crash during file extraction process
• Corruptions found in the .ZIP header file
• CRC errors and ZIP errors
• Implementation of any unknown or unreliable compression methods
• Power surge and unexpected system shutdown while downloading ZIP media
• Threats by malware, virus and other malicious programs etc.

It is true that a user may not be able to locate the exact point cause for .ZIP file turning corrupt. At times, upon visiting such problems users rely on some third-party utilities of unknown sources that leads to further corruption. Indeed such broken files needs a repair and the procedure must be carried out with a proper care and attention. It is because, risking with vital information could prove expensive; irreversible damages to file can make you lose data forever.

Here are some methods that can avoid damage of .ZIP/.ZIPx files

• Utilize trustworthy tools to ZIP or unZIP your files and folder
• Perform a regular system scan with a reliable anti-virus software
• Maintain multiple copies of your important ZIP files in separate storage location
• Avoid any interruptions during download or file extraction stages

However, if you already victimized with ZIP file corruption, that crashes every moment you try to extract then, here is an easy fix for it. One can fix any broken ZIP files with a brilliant tool as Yodot ZIP Repair. Any conflicts found in ZIP or ZIPX file can be easily resolved with the help of this repair solution. Another good thing here is that it involves just a few set of steps to carry out fixture of your corrupted files. Moreover, Yodot also offers technical assistance to any user-queries at any point of time.

More about Yodot’s ZIP repair application:

A set of efficient algorithms scan the specified ZIP archive file, performs all necessary fixtures without altering any part of data present in the ZIP folder. There is no size limitation for the files you want to repair, any compressed files can make use of this utility. Archive files stored in pen drives, system drives, SSD’s, flash drives, FireWire devices and other external storage devices can also carry out repair function in similar way. Damages found on both .ZIP and .ZIPX files can be fixed at an instant rate with the help of this program. Yodot application can be readily installed on any version of Windows operating system including Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server (2008/2003) editions.

Apart from ZIP and RAR fix, Yodot supports to provide troubleshoot methods when Outlook crashes repeatedly leading to PST / OST corruption. Also, media file supported versions of Yodot can easily fix unplayable MOV and AVI files.

Running Yodot to fix crashed .ZIP file

• Step #1: Initially, download Yodot ZIP Repair application on your Windows PC
• Step #2: Follow install instructions to run the tool
• Step #3: Input the file path of your crashing ZIP file by clicking over Browse button
• Step #4: Click on Repair button in order to trigger repair process
• Step #5: A repair success message is return after a complete scan
• Step #6: Upcoming window displays a list of repaired file items. Hit on Next button
• Step #7: Proceed to mention a destination path to save fixed ZIP folder on your system

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