Problem with .bz2

[pi0tr3k]

Hi all,

I have a file called backup2011.sql
I have tar'ed it and now its backup.bz2

I downloaded the backup.bz2 to my pc, windows XP and unpacked it with winrar.
The unpacked file isn't backup2011.sql but just backup (like the .bz2 file name)

I'm wondering, what went wrong? why it doesnt extract properly? Why it doesnt extract backup2011.sql ?

If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

Also, tried with winrar & 7zip, same results.
Also?, renaming the unpacked file to backup.SQL doesn't work.

Cheers

pi0tr3k Reviewed by pi0tr3k on 29th Apr 2011. Problem with .bz2 Hi all, I have a file called backup2011.sql I have tar'ed it and now its backup.bz2 I downloaded the backup.bz2 to my pc, windows XP and unpacked it with winrar. The unpacked file isn't backup2011.sql but just backup (like the .bz2 file name) I'm wondering, what went wrong? why it doesnt extract properly? Why it doesnt extract backup2011.sql ? Rating: 5

[Gaurav]

The first question that pops up in my mind is - Did you tar the file properly? Check the md5 of the original file and the extracted file. That would make sure if you lost some bytes here n there

[Lock Down]

Use gzip instead of tar . Works better with only one file.

[pi0tr3k]

^command for gzip please?

And how do I check MD5 gunda?

[Lock Down]

gzip backup2011.sql > backup2011.sql.gz