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Zoo Tycoon 2 => General Discussion => Topic started by: Natureboy28 on March 18, 2009, 05:52:56 PM
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Ir there a way to prevent damage to your computer without using WinRar or Zip? :))
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umm...what?
WinRar and WinZip merely extract compressed files that are in .zip or .rar format. An alternative is 7-zip.
None of these programs prevent any sort of damage to your computer.
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They can't damage your computer unless they are infected with a virus, trojan or worm. You should be using an anti-virus program and using a spyware program to protect your computer.
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I have Mcfee but that's it. :ty
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The reason the files are in a zip format is manyfold. Here are a couple
One it compresses them to a smaller size which saves on bandwidth for the site. Sites cost money to run and some charge on bandwidth used.
Two: The smaller file size makes downloading quicker, especially for those on dial-up like myself.
Three: the zip programs allow you to test the file. They usually inform you if the file is corrupt which is handy as sometimes the files cut off early when downloading.
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Is this optional? :wist
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To my knowledge, no, I don't believe so. I could be wrong but I don't think so.
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Imagine if one day the world will be free of viruses but that will be very hard to do.