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7zip issues

RMelton

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This is especially prevalent on large files but I found that sometimes, when I try to extract files using 7Zip, it would get to halfway or near the end, then the speed literally freezes to a crawl. I I can use other applications just fine during this. And I often uninstall and reinstall 7Zip which sometimes fixes the issue but not always. Anyone know what would be causing this?
 
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don't use 7zip use winrar instead its much more efficient, trust me.

7zip has bugs and problems, for example "this extracting freezing problem when extracting." honestly i have never run into any problems when using winrar, therefore its the better option to choose. believe me, i am a guru when it comes to technology.
 
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RMelton

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Ok, turns out the issue isn't just 7zip. It's with any extractor I use. With files about 1gb big they extract fine. But the one with 2 and bit gb, it reaches about 60% then it just slows to a crawl, to the point where its a like maybe if lucky 1% would be done in about 15 minutes.
 

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It may be a space issue. How many gigabytes are available on your drives?
I've read an archive is temporarily unzipped either on C:\ or on the drive you have selected, depending on how you extract it, and on the software you use.
 
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It may be a space issue. How many gigabytes are available on your drives?
I've read an archive is temporarily unzipped either on C:\ or on the drive you have selected, depending on how you extract it, and on the software you use.
Yeah. Drag and drop will extract to a temp directory, then copy. Using the extract button and setting the target will extract directly to the chosen location.

While direct extraction is a good habit that'll save time, it's generally a good idea to make sure there's always ~10gb minimum free space on the system drive.