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Originally Posted by iwantavr4
Alright then, ill try and get a new copy of WinRar, that might be the suspect then...
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Yeah I noticed rar files seem to be corupted these days also, maybe something to do with useing the non purchased version ???
I have noticed that over time, .rar files will become corrupt. Files which I last opened several years ago, have a higher chance of corruption than recently archived files. However, recently archived files are still sometimes corrupt, rendering them useless.
The general rule that I have noticed is, the longer I leave the files, the higher the chance of their corruption. As I cannot afford to loose project data, I have now stopped archiving to .rar files.
I stopped useing RAR compression for this very reason.
I have still found no real reason for these corruptions. Heck- I also keep a copy on of important data on 2 separate HDs on a shelf in a different building, inside a case, in case of lightning strike or fire. The corruptions have been found to occur at an equal rate on unconnected HD, despite never being used. This should not happen.
The only consistent factor in this problem is the medium type (HD). I have not noticed this issue with DVD or CD storage (yet).
I now find myself stumped by this issue, and having to re-think my pre-conceptions. In the words of Sherlock Holmes, "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." . Perhaps there is an as yet unrecognised vulnerability with HDs and .rar files..
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