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Testing an archive for errors

7Z Opening and extracting Visual guide · 3 steps
In this guide 3 steps

  1. Overview

    Test an archive to check that every file in it can be read, without extracting anything.

  2. Step 1

    Open the folder that holds the archive.

    Step 1: Open the folder that holds the archive.

  3. Step 2

    Tap the archive and tap Test archive.

    Step 2: Tap the archive and tap Test archive.

  4. Step 3

    7Z checks every file. If nothing is wrong, it shows No errors in and the archive's name, with Every file checked out.

    Step 3: 7Z checks every file.

  5. If a file is damaged, 7Z shows Errors in and the archive's name.