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the_kerns - Jul 13, 2005 - 6:29 am

I have a few .zip files that i need to unzip. They were originally zipped with a Windows program (winzip). I have installed Stuffit as this software claimed it could do this. Every time it asks for the decryption passphase to unzip the file i enter the password i was given and it sais that the passphrase could not be matched. Could this be different from the password?

I have installed Zippit to unzip the files but i need to register to get the version that enables decrypting.

These files are very important and i urgently need help.

Does anyone know of any reliable free unzip software that can unzip files made with pc?

Thanks Steve

philippe99 - Jul 13, 2005 - 6:52 am

Steven,
Normally, encrypted ZIP archive (made on PCs with WinZip for instance) requires an password (single word) to unlock.
Perhaps the password given to you is incorrect ?
If the error message speaks about "Passphrase", perhaps is this archive encrypted with a stronger encryption method, like the PGP tool ?

Phil

the_kerns - Jul 13, 2005 - 12:58 pm

I am not sure about the stonger encryption method as i was told it was a simple zip. i may have to try unzipping on a pc and then transferring the files myself. Thanks for the reply