Why does my Temp folder keep filling with WAV files from ZIP archives?
My Windows Temp folder has filled up with more than 100 GB of seemingly random WAV files several times over the past four months. The files appear inside…
zip files
Can I extract a large archive without needing space for both copies?
I have a roughly 30 GB archive split into 15 parts, with no compression. Extracting it normally requires another 30 GB of free space, which I do not…
Can I extract a large split archive without needing an equal amount of free space?
I have a roughly 30 GB archive split into 15 parts, with no meaningful compression. Extracting it normally requires another 30 GB of free storage, which I don't…
Why is my Windows Temp folder repeatedly filling with WAV files from ZIP archives?
My Windows Temp folder keeps accumulating 100 GB or more of WAV files, eventually filling my C: drive. The files appear inside folders with names similar to `ea085d49-f20f-49c3-a3f4-eee6d75f05a9_FOLDER.zip.5a9`,…
Can Repeatedly Zipping and Unzipping Files Reduce Their Quality?
If I compress files with WinRAR or ZIP and then extract them repeatedly, can the files gradually become damaged or lose quality? I'm especially wondering whether this works…
Can Repeatedly Zipping and Unzipping Files Reduce Their Quality?
If I compress files with WinRAR and then extract them repeatedly, can the files gradually become damaged or lose quality? I'm especially wondering whether this is different for…
How can I extract large zip files on Zorin OS?
I'm having trouble extracting larger zip files on Zorin. The built-in extraction tool works fine for smaller files, but when I try to extract something bigger, I get…
Do .zip files save their contents when copied to a USB?
I'm familiar with some basics of computer files, but I'm not a tech expert. I wanted to know if I save a compressed .zip folder onto a USB…
How can I fix filename issues from Apple zip files on Windows?
I've got a huge collection of zip files extracted from my late sister's Apple account. The problem is, some of the files have filenames containing unsupported characters and…
How Can I Automatically Extract Multiple ZIP Files into Corresponding Folders on Windows 11?
I'm trying to extract over 700 .zip files on Windows 11, and I want each extracted file to go into its own folder named after the original .zip…
How Can I Manage a Large Zip File with Limited Storage Space?
I'm struggling with a zip file that's about 48GB, but I only have around 12GB of free space on my device. Is there any way to transfer some…
Why Are My Zip Files the Same Size as Regular Files?
I'm trying to clear up space on my computer and I noticed something odd. I have a regular folder and a zipped folder on my desktop containing copies…
Is it safe to open an NSP file after downloading from a random source?
I downloaded a zip file from a YouTuber's Google Drive that I wasn't very familiar with. After extracting it, I got an NSP file, which is what I…
How to Properly Display Japanese Characters on CachyOS?
I'm new to Linux and I'm having trouble displaying Japanese characters correctly on CachyOS. When I extract zip files that have Japanese names, the file names show up…
How do I install software from extracted GitHub zip files?
I'm trying to figure out how to install some software I downloaded from GitHub in zip format. I've managed to unzip the files, but I can't seem to…
Can You Include Non-Java Files in a JAR?
I'm curious about the flexibility of JAR files. I know they're mainly used for sharing Java code in a compressed format, but could I throw in a PDF…
How can I zip files in nested folders using PowerShell?
I'm trying to zip multiple folders with several layers of subfolders that contain .jpg and .png files. My goal is to create a zip file for each folder,…