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Zoo Tycoon 2 => General Discussion => Topic started by: Natureboy28 on March 18, 2009, 05:52:56 PM

Title: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: Natureboy28 on March 18, 2009, 05:52:56 PM

Ir there a way to prevent damage to your computer without using WinRar or Zip? :))

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: mikaboshi on March 18, 2009, 06:30:04 PM

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.

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: bluekittySC on March 30, 2009, 02:12:34 PM

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.

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: Natureboy28 on March 30, 2009, 06:34:33 PM

I have Mcfee but that's it. :ty

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: fern on March 31, 2009, 12:35:13 AM

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.

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: Natureboy28 on April 01, 2009, 05:29:28 AM

Is this optional? :wist

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: bluekittySC on April 01, 2009, 02:02:27 PM

To my knowledge, no, I don't believe so. I could be wrong but I don't think so.

Title: Re: Is there a non glitch way to get dls besides WinRar
Post by: Natureboy28 on April 04, 2009, 08:02:23 AM

Imagine if one day the world will be free of viruses but that will be very hard to do.