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This file may be compressed. Uncompress the file (with a program such as WinZip, Pkzip or other) or untar it using the tar command (on Linux systems) and re-try. | This file may be compressed. Uncompress the file (with a program such as WinZip, Pkzip or other) or untar it using the tar command (on Linux systems) and re-try. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:52, 25 July 2022
I downloaded an OpenOffice file, but when I try to open it, I'm prompted to select a filter. How do I open this file?
This file may be compressed. Uncompress the file (with a program such as WinZip, Pkzip or other) or untar it using the tar command (on Linux systems) and re-try.
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If, after unzipping, the file contains only characters # : it is damaged beyond repair and there is NO content ! |
