Archive not extracting

[blueeyes1960]

As other people have no problem, I assume my system is missing a program. I have 7-Zip on a Vista [ugh] Windows. When I try to run the self extracting file, it says it cannot extract and not much more information. I tried to redownload but no joy.. The error message is from 7-zip by the way.

*Added prefix to title. ;) AS.*

[2Blackhawk]

I assume you are talking of the 0.75 patch file. Just reload and try again, mine works fine.

Edit: Downloaded Full and Patch version again and unzipped both. No problem.
Files are o.K.

[Aragon Speed]

Is it a 64-bit version of Vista?

[blueeyes1960]

I tried reloading a few times... no joy. If it is self extracting, it shouldn't need a particular version of 7zip should it? I have 32 bit Vista Home Premium. Given Vistas reputation, nothing surprises me anymore when I have problems.

[Aragon Speed]

Did you install X3 to the default path? IE into program files?

[LJBurstyn]

Redownloaded. Still get 7-Zip error message. It says 7-Zip Diagnostic:
#: 0

Message: Can not open file 'C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\Games\X3 Reunion\X75\XTM_0.7.5_Full.exe' as archive


If I move file to desktop I get same message but it correctly sites the new location. Same thing is true if I move file to X3's location. Default location for X3 Reunion for my machine is Computer\Local Disk (C)\Program Files\EGOSOFT\X3 REUNION.

VIsta Home Prem. 32 bit version.

[Xelonir]

Have you tried to extract it to a different location, say C:\Temp ?

[Galder]

Just in case....

C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\Games\X3 Reunion\X75\XTM_0.7.5_Full.exe' as archive

Do you have access to admin rights on your PC if you try to open the file?

[LJBurstyn]

Just in case....



Do you have access to admin rights on your PC if you try to open the file?

I am the only one on this computer. User is "Administrator" with FULL rights.
And I tried extracting to a different folder but still get same message.

[NovaCatt]

Hiya Peeps, :wave:

@ LJBurstyn......
Hiya mate,
Like you I'm using vista home premium (32bit), however unlike you, I haven't had any problems installing X3/XTM, 0.7.4 patch & then 0.7.5 patch...

What I did was download the patch to a different folder, then C&P (copy & paste) it to my XTM folder & installed it that way....

It's strange that you can't install it in vista because I certainly could.... :think:

Umm, this may be stupid question, but is your version of vista the full version or an XP upgrade edition? I ask because I hadta bite the bullet & buy the full version as I couldn't (re)install XP on my new hdd...

Cheers & Thranx

[Quasar]

nods, I'm using Vista SP1 Home Premium too, but not an upgrade, and I had no problem... :)

[LJBurstyn]

Per quote below. Vista Home Premium (32 version) came with the computer when I got it in March 2007. I have all the latest updates from Microsoft (such as SP1).

I still get message saying does not extract. I had REINSTALLED X3 Reunion and then updated it to version 2.5 and installed the other program from Egosoft (3.??). I tried 7.5 full since I had new install and it will not work with extracting error. I gave up and downloaded the patch version and it did extract okay. I copied the files from the extraction folder to X3 Reunion's folder. Hopefully the patch version has everything I need to work because the FULL version will not extract. I got 10.dat and 10.cat and the sound files from a 7a download.

So far this has worked but I have not tried all the XTM quests. I have finished the Levi and Otas Scarab quests--I've got the Sohnen quest located but have not started it yet--as I want to do the Olympos(spelling) and other quests first.


Hiya Peeps, :wave:

@ LJBurstyn......
Hiya mate,
Like you I'm using vista home premium (32bit), however unlike you, I haven't had any problems installing X3/XTM, 0.7.4 patch & then 0.7.5 patch...

What I did was download the patch to a different folder, then C&P (copy & paste) it to my XTM folder & installed it that way....

It's strange that you can't install it in vista because I certainly could.... :think:

Umm, this may be stupid question, but is your version of vista the full version or an XP upgrade edition? I ask because I hadta bite the bullet & buy the full version as I couldn't (re)install XP on my new hdd...

Cheers & Thranx

[Aragon Speed]

A good option might be to DL 7zip and extract the file manually.

Hmm, just had a thought, are you using IE7?

[Jeo]

Same problem here as Blueeyes. The file I downloaded is 177 KB? Does that sound right?

Same situation too (Vista 32 etc) & same result. Tried everything from running in XP mode to run as administrator but no joy.

[Sartorie]

the 0.75 patch is about 6.6 megs in size

[Jeo]

the 0.75 patch is about 6.6 megs in size

Thats the problem then, the file has become corrupted somehow. The file I get is only 177 KB. Looks like it needs to be repackaged.

EDIT When I click Download, the dialog box does indicate 6.61 Meg but the final file is tiny in comparison. Is this file available elsewhere?

[Aragon Speed]

I'll ask again as it's important.

Are you using IE7 or FF3?

Some members have reported having trouble with corrupt DL's with IE7 while FF3 is no trouble at all.

[Jeo]

I'm using I.E 7 with no 3rd party DL utilities. I don't know what the original poster is using.

EDIT: btw. same problem with the full version. Is installing FF the only way forward, or is there an alternate site to download from.

[NovaCatt]

Hiya Peeps, :wave:

Ok guys & gals,
Just been reading this again & it seems some peeps are having difficulties downloading the patch.....

I suggest you get hold of this FREE program called Fresh Download available from -->> Here <<-- (http://www.freshdevices.com/), you will need to register for a FREE registration code to use the program...

I can highly recommend this program as I use it all the time, just to give you a brief run down of what this program does is it breaks the item your downloading into 8 chunks which it downloads at the same time instead of in one enormous chunk.. As an example of what I mean, take NH mod for instance, the main program is about 3-400MB in size & on some computer may take a few hr's to download in one big chunk, what Fresh Download does is break that one massive file in 8 separate chunks which it downloads at the same time thus potentially saving hr's waiting on the mod to completely download in one chunk....

As I said, this was just a suggestion, it's entirely up to you, the individual, what you do....

HTH,

Cheers & Thranx

[Elaine]

then get any free download manager it gives NICE speed and no corrupt files.
google for free download manager.
hope that helps

EDIT: DAMN NC was more speedy than me. :(

**EDIT** Elaine, I happened to be reading this thread at the time, that's why I was slightly quicker.... :p Plus the fact as I mentioned in my post, I happen to use that particular program all the time.... :lol: You'll beat me to it next time mate, I can almost guarantee it... ;) I'm studying at the moment so I'm not always checking the forum... :) Cheers, NC ;) **END EDIT**

[rhohltjr]

I've already discussed this via PM with Aragon Speed and he says apparently no one knows yet what to do. I have WinXP 64bit and the archive will not extract on my machine either.

[Quasar]

if you want a really good web browser with an excellent built in download manager, that's all free, try Opera... I use it by preferance :)