How to UNZIP a SuperZip/ZIP Archive .RUN file.


SuperZip/Zip Archive has the ability to create a SELF Extracting archive.  Unzipping this file can be tricky.

Some notes first.

  • The RUN version of an archive will stop unzipping if it detects an error.  An error can be something like a directory not existing or a file already existing, so...
  • It's a good idea to create the directory(s) you are trying to unzip.
  • As an aside, a corrupted archive will produce a "ERC 7 Not Implemented error".

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    To unzip a .RUN archive.
    You need to RUN the file with some parameters.
    The parameters are as follows:

    Command Run
    Run
      Run file     <- name of the .RUN archive you are going to Unzip. ie. MISC1.RUN
      [Case]       <- leave BLANK
      [Command]    <- leave BLANK
      [Parameter 1]<- "File list from (<*>*)" MAY be left blank or ie. <BC>*
      [Parameter 2]<- "file list to (<*>*)" MAY only be left blank if Parameter 1 is blank.
      [Parameter 3]<- "Overwrite OK?" Y / N / BLANK
      [Parameter 4]<- "Confirm each?" Y / N / BLANK
      [Parameter 5]<- "Print File" Leave blank OR enter a valid printer/file name.
      .... the rest of the parameters are blank.
     

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    This article is provided as is without any express or implied warranties.  While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this article, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
     

    Dale 'Cat' Robinson - catfromdarwin@geocities.com
    2 January 1999

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