I need help with rar.dmg files

oneeyedpete · oneeyedpete #1 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 03:37 AM

I downloaded some files that are archived as a .rar they are .dmg files altho my unarchiver doesnt recongnise them and wont unzip them nor can my hard drive recgongnise the dmg files coz they are ziped so i have a bunch of files cant acsess can anyone help me please.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #2 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 03:46 AM

What are you currently using to expand these files? I use Stuffit expander, and it seems to work for pretty much everything I need to expand. You can always try Unarchiver. Then of course there is winrar for Mac. I find it complicated to use though. >_<"

Kevriano · Kevriano #3 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 07:29 AM

Just get UnRarX - Mac OS X RAR Extraction Utility if the unarchiver won't work.
It's very very easy to use!
Bear in mind that the files may be password protected depending on what they are.
Also, if you have a lot of .rar files in one folder, always open the last one first, as it usually unzips all if there are several sections making up one big file like a movie or software.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 08:56 AM

Another good one that doesn't get enough word of mouth:

BetterZip

thetruth · thetruth #5 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 12:22 PM

Another alternative is an app called The Unarchiver

oneeyedpete · oneeyedpete #6 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 08:13 PM

thanks i have been using the unarchiver but it says " the contents of file can not be extracted with this program" and iv tried other winrar and unziper apps but to no avail and i really wan to ope the files coz they were hard to get if anyone has any other ideas i would really appreciate the help.

bobtomay · bobtomay #7 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 08:19 PM

Once you've tried multiple unarchivers, the next step is to believe that there is an issue with the file itself.

kahlil88 · kahlil88 #8 (**permalink**)

05-15-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

Once you've tried multiple unarchivers, the next step is to believe that there is an issue with the file itself.

Definitely. The Unarchiver has never failed me, except with *encrypted* RAR files.

oneeyedpete · oneeyedpete #9 (**permalink**)

05-16-2009, 06:32 AM

thanks .... thats what i was fearing cheers everyone

CrimsonRequiem #2 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 6,004 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	05-15-2009, 03:46 AM What are you currently using to expand these files? I use Stuffit expander, and it seems to work for pretty much everything I need to expand. You can always try Unarchiver. Then of course there is winrar for Mac. I find it complicated to use though. >_<" 死神はリンゴしか食べない。
	QUOTE Thanks

cwa107 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-15-2009, 08:56 AM Another good one that doesn't get enough word of mouth: BetterZip Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
	QUOTE Thanks

thetruth #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 102 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz Blackbook, 4GB memory, 250GB HD	05-15-2009, 12:22 PM Another alternative is an app called The Unarchiver Loving OSX!!!
	QUOTE Thanks

bobtomay #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 22,031 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	05-15-2009, 08:19 PM Once you've tried multiple unarchivers, the next step is to believe that there is an issue with the file itself. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
NEF files not transfering from one ext HD to another ext HD	Doug b	Images, Graphic Design, and Digital Photography	2	03-04-2009 09:10 AM
Files renamed to Unix how to fix this	hollinger	Other Hardware and Peripherals	0	03-02-2009 05:21 AM
G5 Doesn't Find Right User Files After Restore	SargassoC	OS X - Operating System	0	03-03-2008 02:23 PM
Time Machine and System Files	mikegs	OS X - Operating System	2	02-16-2008 04:57 PM
automator/finder - renaming files (again)	eric	OS X - Apps and Games	7	02-14-2007 07:24 AM

I need help with rar.dmg files

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

oneeyedpete #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Posts: 3	05-15-2009, 03:37 AM I downloaded some files that are archived as a .rar they are .dmg files altho my unarchiver doesnt recongnise them and wont unzip them nor can my hard drive recgongnise the dmg files coz they are ziped so i have a bunch of files cant acsess can anyone help me please.
	QUOTE Thanks

oneeyedpete #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Posts: 3	05-15-2009, 08:13 PM thanks i have been using the unarchiver but it says " the contents of file can not be extracted with this program" and iv tried other winrar and unziper apps but to no avail and i really wan to ope the files coz they were hard to get if anyone has any other ideas i would really appreciate the help.
	QUOTE Thanks

oneeyedpete #9 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Posts: 3	05-16-2009, 06:32 AM thanks .... thats what i was fearing cheers everyone
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)