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I recently had an issue with corrupted archive files and read about 7-zip being able to test archive files. Would this be useful for trying to fix or remove corrupted archive files for me? If so, how do I use 7-zip?

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Open the archive file with 7-zip manager and click on the Test button

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If you prefer CLI, 7z t <archive-name> does the same. But I doubt you can use it for anything beyond verification of the archive integrity.

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  • it said that there were no errors in any of the files so either this is not applicable to my issue or the ebay seller lied to me...
    – Glenn
    Sep 27, 2010 at 15:07
  • @Glenn Could you elaborate more ? You purchased something over eBay and the seller sent you a link to download something ?
    – Sathyajith Bhat
    Sep 27, 2010 at 15:12
  • no, he said that the archive files were corrupted but that someone who knew computers could avoid the problem, so I figured why not test the archive files... I don't know if this really proves anything, but I'm trying to figure out if what he said makes any sense.
    – Glenn
    Sep 27, 2010 at 15:15
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    Looking at your past questions, I think you're speaking about this - it's as I said if an archive it corrupted, there's very little you can do, except fix it from the source, which in case is your eBay dealer. I'd go back to him and ask for a refund/replacement.
    – Sathyajith Bhat
    Sep 27, 2010 at 15:21
  • okay, i was hoping I wouldn't have to do that. Oh well, looks like that's all that's left to do.
    – Glenn
    Sep 27, 2010 at 16:30
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You can also use the command line to check the archive:

$ 7z t <filename>.7z

Here is the man page for reference: https://linux.die.net/man/1/7z

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It couldn't be easier. Simply download 7-zip (or via Ninite) and then open up the archive you want and click the Test button. alt text

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  • Or install 7zip, right click on the .zip file in windows, choose "7 zip" menu -> "test archive" submenu option.
    – rogerdpack
    Nov 6, 2018 at 20:00

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