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RebEx Zip API supports 7-zip format files?

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Hi

I was wondering if RebEx Zip API supports 7-zip format files? If it does, is there anything specific I need to do to open the file.

I am using Zip Explorer sample app and I am getting a 'Invalid or corrupted zip archive' message - similar message when I open with ZipArchive class constructor.

Thank you Regards Athadu

Applies to: Rebex ZIP

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The Rebex Zip for .NET supports only ZIP format (traditional PKWARE's ZIP format).

The exception indicates that you are trying to open a 7-zip file (not a ZIP file). You can check it easy by looking at the first two bytes of the file. If it is '7z' it is a 7-zip file, if it is 'PK' it is a ZIP file.

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