F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No known open-source alternatives to WinRAR or 7-Zip. Consider alternatives like WinRAR itself, PeaZip, or WinCompress.

No known open-source alternatives to WinRAR or 7-Zip. Consider alternatives like WinRAR itself, PeaZip, or WinCompress.

No known open-source alternatives to WinRAR or 7-Zip. Consider alternatives like WinRAR itself, PeaZip, or WinCompress.

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kcaz56
Senior Member
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10-24-2016, 11:42 PM
#1
And another thought: I’m considering dividing a large archive—like 1GB into chunks such as 1000 MB and 24 MB. If I remove or back up the smaller 24 MB, will the remaining 1000 MB still be accessible and viewable? Thanks! Updated May 29, 2023 by crsahkaz
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kcaz56
10-24-2016, 11:42 PM #1

And another thought: I’m considering dividing a large archive—like 1GB into chunks such as 1000 MB and 24 MB. If I remove or back up the smaller 24 MB, will the remaining 1000 MB still be accessible and viewable? Thanks! Updated May 29, 2023 by crsahkaz

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Daphnee_64
Junior Member
1
10-25-2016, 12:44 AM
#2
Most file compression tools are not designed to break archives. 7zip, WinRAR, WinZip... Typically, they don’t work this way.
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Daphnee_64
10-25-2016, 12:44 AM #2

Most file compression tools are not designed to break archives. 7zip, WinRAR, WinZip... Typically, they don’t work this way.

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nightfall8000
Member
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10-25-2016, 09:17 AM
#3
I just tried it and it functions, though not every file (such as with WinRAR archive repair). Unless it's a single file, I thought about it. I didn<|pad|> to skip the exclusion list for WinRAR/7Z/Winzip since I'm sure they work, just not in the way I intended to split them.
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nightfall8000
10-25-2016, 09:17 AM #3

I just tried it and it functions, though not every file (such as with WinRAR archive repair). Unless it's a single file, I thought about it. I didn<|pad|> to skip the exclusion list for WinRAR/7Z/Winzip since I'm sure they work, just not in the way I intended to split them.

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11-07-2016, 03:35 PM
#4
And that's the situation? If the final 24 MB wasn't needed to rebuild the original file, it wouldn't exist at all. You might want to use a higher compression setting or switch to the 7z format instead of zip.
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n_tiffanyblue_
11-07-2016, 03:35 PM #4

And that's the situation? If the final 24 MB wasn't needed to rebuild the original file, it wouldn't exist at all. You might want to use a higher compression setting or switch to the 7z format instead of zip.

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MCjeepers1009
Member
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11-07-2016, 11:17 PM
#5
Creating the impression that my archives or split files are damaged so they can't be accessed is the aim. I've learned encrypted files aren't permitted. Passwords are stored locally, and I'm heading to Australia where security checks allow scanning storage devices. I intend to transport my files as an SSD or hard drive from my PC, which I'm leaving in my home country.
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MCjeepers1009
11-07-2016, 11:17 PM #5

Creating the impression that my archives or split files are damaged so they can't be accessed is the aim. I've learned encrypted files aren't permitted. Passwords are stored locally, and I'm heading to Australia where security checks allow scanning storage devices. I intend to transport my files as an SSD or hard drive from my PC, which I'm leaving in my home country.

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DiamondBro0531
Junior Member
3
11-08-2016, 03:09 AM
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Certain files may become damaged if data occupies them, preventing proper access.
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DiamondBro0531
11-08-2016, 03:09 AM #6

Certain files may become damaged if data occupies them, preventing proper access.

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dudusato
Junior Member
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11-08-2016, 04:28 AM
#7
this applies in certain contexts. the distinction between "permission to" and "writing down every password they find" matters. it’s a minor issue, but a corrupted archive warning might be more concerning than a password request file. border security likely won’t investigate if they don’t have a reason to access your passwords. oh—if you saved passwords in plaintext before, your situation is worse than what border security would face.
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dudusato
11-08-2016, 04:28 AM #7

this applies in certain contexts. the distinction between "permission to" and "writing down every password they find" matters. it’s a minor issue, but a corrupted archive warning might be more concerning than a password request file. border security likely won’t investigate if they don’t have a reason to access your passwords. oh—if you saved passwords in plaintext before, your situation is worse than what border security would face.

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Reo6969
Junior Member
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11-09-2016, 11:34 AM
#8
They don’t let you pass through the airport security. Yes, I store them in plaintext if it helps. If it functions, it works. I struggle to remember every password I use because the password manager won’t help if I can’t even open the basic layer (like email).
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Reo6969
11-09-2016, 11:34 AM #8

They don’t let you pass through the airport security. Yes, I store them in plaintext if it helps. If it functions, it works. I struggle to remember every password I use because the password manager won’t help if I can’t even open the basic layer (like email).

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JaccoSVL
Junior Member
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11-09-2016, 07:30 PM
#9
Secure. Upon entering a nation, you adhere to all applicable regulations and carry only items permitted by law. Community Guidelines
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JaccoSVL
11-09-2016, 07:30 PM #9

Secure. Upon entering a nation, you adhere to all applicable regulations and carry only items permitted by law. Community Guidelines