OS 10.4 - Strange problem with installers

magic_paul · magic_paul #1 (**permalink**)

06-24-2006, 03:39 PM

I just got myself a new Macbook a few weeks ago (converted from PC). I've installed a copy of Adobe After Effects and downloaded trial versions of the Trapcode plug-ins (www.trapcode.com). Every time I open the SIT file it opens a Microsoft Word installer. I've tried a few different files and each time it still brings up the Microsoft Word installer. Is there something wrong with their install files or is there something wrong my Macbook?!

This is driving me crazy!!

cradom · cradom #2 (**permalink**)

06-24-2006, 04:00 PM

You need StuffitExpander for .sit files.
http://www.stuffit.com/mac/

magic_paul · magic_paul #3 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 07:23 AM

Lol! How silly of me! :eek:

Thanks for that, worked a treat.

Logan · Logan #4 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 02:37 PM

Is there a free alternative to stuffit expander?
I mean with WinZip, WinRar, anything with *.zip *.rar compression there is evaluation periods, just does a pop up every time you use it.

With Stuffit, It seems to only work 30 days?! .. i run across a *.sit file once a full blue moon and they want me to pay ~25 bucks for it??

schweb · schweb #5 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 02:54 PM

Stuffit Expander is free:

http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/

BTW, I'd highly recommend the beta universal binary version if you have an intel Mac. Major speed difference...

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20954

cradom #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,806 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	06-24-2006, 04:00 PM You need StuffitExpander for .sit files. http://www.stuffit.com/mac/ Craig in Texas ---You did WHAT!? Close the Terminal and step away slowly.
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schweb #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	06-25-2006, 02:54 PM Stuffit Expander is free: http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/ BTW, I'd highly recommend the beta universal binary version if you have an intel Mac. Major speed difference... http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20954 schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr Last edited by schweb; 06-25-2006 at 02:58 PM.
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magic_paul #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-24-2006, 03:39 PM I just got myself a new Macbook a few weeks ago (converted from PC). I've installed a copy of Adobe After Effects and downloaded trial versions of the Trapcode plug-ins (www.trapcode.com). Every time I open the SIT file it opens a Microsoft Word installer. I've tried a few different files and each time it still brings up the Microsoft Word installer. Is there something wrong with their install files or is there something wrong my Macbook?! This is driving me crazy!!
	QUOTE Thanks

Logan #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-25-2006, 02:37 PM Is there a free alternative to stuffit expander? I mean with WinZip, WinRar, anything with .zip .rar compression there is evaluation periods, just does a pop up every time you use it. With Stuffit, It seems to only work 30 days?! .. i run across a *.sit file once a full blue moon and they want me to pay ~25 bucks for it??
	QUOTE Thanks

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