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It usually means to compress it or it is a dead file which is not used for a long time
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAn archive file is kind of like a dead file; it hasn't been used for months.
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What is jar file?
Jar file is Java AR-chive Java Archive File, commonly referred to as a Jar File is nothing more than a compressed archive file.
What is a list 5 file attributes?
hidden file (H), read-only(R), archive file (A), index file (which is only in vista), System file (s)
How can one archive an mdf file?
One can archive an mdf file relatively easily if one knows how. To do so, one must right click on the file, click on properties, and then click on the box that says "Archive" by it.
How can you convert a file to and from a .gz file - I need to convert a .gz file to an openable file to alter it and then change it back so the edited form is saved. How do I do this?
Typically a gz file extension is an ARCHIVE. That means it might have ONE file in it or MANY files in one file that is COMPRESSED. You have to decompress the file (or de-archive it) and then you can open the file or files and do whatever you need to...then you can RE-archive the file. There are many archive file formats. ZIP...RAR...GZ. GZ is typically used on Unix/Linux systems.
What is the difference between archive log mode and no-archive log mode in oracle?
When the data is written in the archive log file
What is the difference between archive log mode and no archive log mode in oracle?
When the data is written in the archive log file
What is window archive file?
A compress information
What does the acronym RAR stand for?
RAR stands for Roshal ARchive. This is an archive file format that allows data compression. If there is an error, it allows one to recover the file.
Why cant you drag files into the minecraft jar?
If your dragging the file on top of the jar then thats because the jar is a file and not a folder. If you drag a file on top of another file your say that you want to run file B with file A. Get a zip Archive software like 7zip (google it) If your using a archive software and this is still happening the only think i can think to tell you is open the archive.
How do you change a notepad file to a regular zip file?
To add a notepad (.txt) file to a .zip archive format, you need a certain program. I recommend using WinRAR 3.71 (rarlab.com/download.htm). Once installed, create the notepad file, and then right click on it and select "Add to Archive." You should then be able to create a .zip format archive with a notepad file inside.
What is the window you can change the read only hidden archive and indexing attributes of the file?
From the Properties window, you can change the read-only, hidden, archive, and indexing atributes of the file.
What type of computer file is a SIT file?
A SIT file is a compression file which is very much like the ZIP file. It was created by the Stuffit software application by Smith Micro and allows Mac users to compress a large number of files into a single file archive.
