Problem Extracting Files (using WinRAR)

I'm not really sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I've never posted on here before. I hope someone can help me, though.

Lately, when I've tried extracting (using WinRAR) everything I've downloaded from this site has given me an error message. Specifically one that says -

"Unexpected end of archive"

or sometimes -

"The file is corrupt"

I've tried many different downloads and they all give me the same message, which seems a little weird to me. I don't know what it could be. Last night I got one to work after close to an hour of just messing with it, repairing the file over and over again, but I can't remember what exactly I did and I did so many things that there's no way I can figure it out again.

Have any of you ever encountered this problem? What did you do to fix it?

 

I am using a download manager and the latest version of WinRAR

I also tried it on another computer, and it did the same thing. Lately my wireless internet has been having troubles on both computers, that's the only thing I can think of that connects them. Do you think it could be related?

 

have you tried using a different extracter like 7-zip

(sorry i don't use winRAR so i wouldn't know)

 

Many times when someone says they are using the latest version, they are wrong.

What version (The actual version number) of Winrar are you using? Rather than "I'm using the Latest" you should say what version you are using, that way people can point you to a more up to date version if you are in fact using an older version.

Also, what download manager are you using?

 

I have WinRAR 3.80

If there is a newer version, I can't find it anywhere, and a link would be appreciated.

And I'm just using the default download manager for my computer (I have Windows XP).

 

Wireless connections can be problematic.

But a good Download Manager should solve that. Are you resuming the download after it fails?

Edit:
The "Default Download Manager" is not a download manager, it just downloads. If the download fails it will assume its finished and give you an incomplete download.

You need a download manager, like FlashGet.

 

That's the thing - it isn't saying the download is failing, although it's taking a VERY long time to download.

I've downloaded and extracted plenty of files from this site before, and it usually just takes a minute to download. I'm getting really frustrated just because I've done this so many times, and aside from the messy wireless connection lately, I can't think of anything else that would cause this sudden change.

edit: Oops Well, I'll give flashget a try and see if that makes a difference...

 

It doesn't say the download failed. That's why not using a Download Manager sucks You can't tell if it finished or failed.

A download manager will allow you to resume the download from the point it failed.

 

OMG! It worked! I don't know why Flashget made the difference, but the file extracted on the first try. Thank you so much for your help and patience

 

would using a different browser work also? (doesn't firefox let you resume aswell)

 

Yes, but only for files that allow you to, and it's still not the best way to resume.