Corrupted .zip file


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #1

    Corrupted .zip file


    I've just downloaded a .pdf email attachment (inside a .zip file). When I open it, a notification appears, saying that the attachment is corrupted.

    Does this mean that the email attachment contains a virus/malware? If it does not, how can I fix the attachment? Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       #2

    hi dawnduskable, and welcome to sevenforums,

    zip files can get corrupted in a number of ways and do not indicate any malware activity.

    i would suggest asking for the attachment to be sent again, without it being zipped first. most well-produced pdf's are already pretty compressed and do not benefit that much from zipping (unless trying to send a bunch of them at the same time) - especially with today's broadband speeds.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Mickey Megabyte, thanks for the warm welcome!

    I've scanned the attachments with avast! and it does not show anything suspicious.

    The sender has sent 2 pdf files together, that was why it was zipped. However, only one appeared with the error, the other file seems to completely disappear.
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  4. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       #4

    ask for them to be sent again.

    hopefully they'll be alright next time. :)
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I've asked for them to be send to me again. Thanks for your advice!
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  6. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       #6

    you're welcome. :)
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  7. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #7

    In case you find them corrupted again then you may request for the two .pdf files to be attached with a single e-Mail message.
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