how can I decompress files with extension .gz, or .Z that is compresse 3

[rock31]

Hi,
I am not sure if this is the right place to post my question.

On winXP, how can I decompress files with extension .gz, or .Z that is compressed in unix by gzip, or compress?

Thanks alot

 

[ericbrunson]

I think WinZip knows how to handle them.

 

[rock31]

I tried winzip, it won't work

 

[ericbrunson]

Mine does.

 

[KenCunningham]

So does mine. How did you transfer the files? If by ftp it's possible that they came over as ASCII - try resnsing them using binary transfer mode.

 

[fredericofonseca]

If your file is a .Z from SCO then winzip will NOT be able to decompress it.



Regards

Frederico Fonseca
SysSoft Integrated Ltd

http://www.syssoft-int.com

 

[rock31]

Are you sure your .gz is compressed by Unix command gzip?
When I tried to decompress the data with winzip, the error message says "Invalid compressed data, unable to inflate."

As for ftp, I think it should be OK, because I use BI mode, and I use it all the time.

Or, would any one please recommend compressing tools on unix, whose compressed file can be inflated by winzip?

Thanks

 

[Chacalinc]

.gz are compressed with gzip
.bz2 are compressed with bzip2
.rar are compressed with rar
.Z are compressed with "compress"

you could try "Unix tools for windows" (google it)

-- or --

http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net

cheers.

 

[rock31]

thanks alot
Now, I realized that winzip does work for .gz.
The reason I can not inflate it is because my diskspace is not enough, so, the .gz file is not complete during the transmisson processes.

 

[KenCunningham]

Ah, that explains that then! Thanks for posting back with your solution.