Questions tagged [archiving]
Archiving can refer to the process of archiving files or the process of archiving data. File archiving is combining one or multiple files into one file or container. Data archiving is the process of relocating data that is no longer actively used to a separate storage area for long-term retention.
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Media Archive Software [closed]
I have a large body of media (CDs, DVDs, BDs). I'm trying to archive them for personal use (no intention of distributing). What are the right tool(s) to accomplish this? Or, do I need to roll my ...
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Recovering files from a corrupted 7z archive with header error (archive visible via DMDE)
I am trying to recover photos and videos from an old 7z archive (~1.4 GB) created about 3 years ago. The archive consistently fails to extract due to a corrupted header.
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When opening or ...
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How can I combine many directories, recursively?
I recently exported a cloud drive to change storage providers. When I exported the drive, I had to download it in 25 GB parts. Directories (especially noticeable with large directories) were split ...
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7-Zip for backup compression - how corruption-resistant is it?
I want to compress my backups to take up less space, so I've been thinking of compressing them with 7-Zip LMZA 2. But then I asked myself if this was really a good idea, since they're backups. I also ...
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What do the symbols mean in the 7zip Open Archive context menu?
I have a 7zip file that I could not open. When I right clicked on it, I saw an open archive submenu. When I clicked on the '#' option, I was able to open the archive. I can't seem to find any ...
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How to configure the destination of archived feed message in Thunderbird?
Thunderbird have the possibility to subscribe to RSS/atom feeds by grouping subscription in a "Feeds" account.
In the same way we can configure where email messages are archived, is there a ...
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Skip previously downloaded files in wget or alternatives
I used wget to download all media from a website. I would like to download new uploads from the site, but I also want to be able to delete unneeded files to avoid clutter and save space.
I've tried ...
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Extract archives within archives using 7zip CLI
Not a duplicate of SU: Extract recursively using 7-Zip, SO: Recursive Unzipping with 7z.exe, AskUbuntu: Recursively Extract all 7z, and without a doubt many more questions across the network which ...
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With the 7z.exe CLI, how do I extract only files from a 7z archive to a destination without also extracting the folders in the archive?
My archive is structured like this:
Containing folder: C:\Test\
250515170RMNZXQ8.zip
├── README.txt
└── TX-02-0W94R2L4 (Folder)
└── Berkeley Mono Variable.ttf
I want to end up with:
C:\Test\...
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wget converting links not working for all links when trying to archive a wordpress blog
I'm trying to archive a wordpress website using wget.
Here's the command line I'm using:
wget --mirror --page-requisites --convert-links -k -e robots=off https://url.info
I tried different variations ...
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Why can't I create an archive file?
The commands I entered
$ tar -f "backup_$(date +%D).tar.gz" -czv test2
The results of the command
tar (child): backup_02/22/25.tar.gz: Cannot open: No such file or directory
tar (child): ...
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Using Named Pipes when Concatenated gpg-encrypted Split tar.gz files
Operating systems are Archlinux and NixOS.
In short, I don't understand is why is this:
for part in ./offsite-backup.2025-02-16T10-23-18.part*.tar.gz.gpg; do
gpg --decrypt --always-trust --...
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Create a Self Extracting Archive from Winzip Commandline
Is it possible to create a self extracting archive from console in Winzip? The task is trivial in 7zip and Winrar with the -sfx switch but having searched online and looked through all of the Winzip ...
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Extracting single file from split zip archive
Lets imagine I have a large amount of data and it will not fit on one single hard drive. I can use a multi part zip archive to split the files into multiple archives, this technique is shown in the ...
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Were my original files deleted after cancelling a compression operation in WinRar
I want to know if due to cancelling an ongoing compression operation I might have deleted my files permanently. Does WinRAR delete after all files are archived or line by line ? Or does it confirm ...
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