How to Repair Corrupted 7 ZIP File?

Updated on April 27, 2020

We all deal with transfer of files via email in our daily lives. For a smaller files, no issues, we can share the files via emails very easily. But, while sharing larger sized files, we usually compress the files in 7ZIP, ZIP, and RAR formats. Among these, 7ZIP is the most common one we use to compress and transfer the files over network.

With the flexibility of compressing larger and multiple files into a single 7ZIP archive, this technique cametimes can become a curse for the users. Such compressed fies are prone to be affected by viruses and malwares the most. Also, if even there is any error during the file transfer, the archive file gets corrupt easily. Before we proceed on how to repair 7ZIP file, let us know all the factors that can corrupt 7ZIP archive files.

  • If there is any interruption while downloading the 7ZIP file from the internet, then it gets corrupted
  • Deadly virus or malware program infection to 7ZIP file makes it unreadable
  • Sudden system shutdown due to power failure while uncompressing or extracting 7ZIP file also leads to inaccessible 7ZIP file
  • Other reasons include usage of unauthorized applications to extract 7ZIP file, bad sectors on hard disk, etc

However, there is no need to get frustrated or worried about data files compressed in 7ZIP archive file. Because, whatever may be the reasons behind 7ZIP file corruption, it can be repaired with most prominent ZIP file repair software like Yodot ZIP Repair.

Yodot ZIP Repair Tool to Fix Corrupt 7ZIP File:

Yodot Zip Repair is one of the suitable software to fix corrupt or inaccessible 7ZIP file on Windows PC. The tool does rigorous scanning of damaged 7ZIP file and easily extracts each and every file from it. Including 7ZIP files, you can even fix unreadable ZIP / ZIPX archives using this software. The application can repair password locked or encrypted 7ZIP files successfully. As the program is build with read-only property, you can even fix severely corrupted 7ZIP file with ease and without altering its file structure. This utility is compatible to run on Windows system having Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems.

Steps to repair 7ZIP file with Yodot ZIP Repair Tool:

  • Download and install Yodot ZIP Repair application to Windows computer
  • Open the program and stick to the on screen instructions
  • Use “Browse” button to select corrupt 7ZIP file, which you need to repair
  • Start the repair process by clicking on Repair button
  • The program scans and mends the corrupt 7ZIP file
  • View the repair status by looking at the progress bar
  • After completion the tool displays all the files and folders from the 7ZIP file, Click on “Next” button
  • And lastly choose any desired location and use Save option to save your fixed archive

Precautionary Tips:

  • Keep your computer free from harmful viruses by installing a quality anti-virus software in it
  • Before fixing any errors or issues in 7ZIP files using any manual method, keep a copy of that archive file on system
  • Avoid using unsafe third party apps to decompress 7ZIP

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