{"id":2013,"date":"2024-06-21T10:28:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T10:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2025-01-02T08:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:09:48","slug":"zip-file-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Zip File Recovery: 6 Ways to Restore Corrupted\/Deleted Zip Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Zip files usually contain valuable data that are compressed for easy transfer and management of storage space. But just like other file types, Zip files are not beyond experiencing damage or deletion. When this happens, your Zip file most likely becomes inaccessible or displays error messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even at this stage, note that your files are not lost yet. Only the space that the files occupy is \u201cblank\u201d and until it is filled with other files, you can still make a successful recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will share with you the best Zip file recovery methods to use. But before that, here are some factors that can cause your Zip file to be damaged or missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Situation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Zip File is Missing<\/td><td>\u27a3 An unstable connection or interrupted download can corrupt or damage your Zip file.<br>\u27a3 Physical damage or degradation of the storage device can result in bad sectors, causing damaged Zip.<br>\u27a3 Malicious software alters Zip files&#8217; structure or content, making them inaccessible.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Zip File is Missing<\/td><td>\u27a3 Intentionally or mistakenly formatting your storage device can erase all the data on the Zip file.<br>\u27a3 Unexpected crashes or improper shutdowns of a computer system can lead to Zip file loss.<br>\u27a3 Accidentally deleting a Zip file when trying to free up storage space can also be the cause.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#How_to_Recover_Zip_Files_Deleted_for_Various_Reasons\" title=\"How to Recover Zip Files Deleted for Various Reasons\">How to Recover Zip Files Deleted for Various Reasons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_1_Recover_Zip_with_OS_Features\" title=\"Method 1. Recover Zip with OS Features\">Method 1. Recover Zip with OS Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_2_Use_Third-Party_Zip_Recovery_Tool\" title=\"Method 2. Use Third-Party Zip Recovery Tool\">Method 2. Use Third-Party Zip Recovery Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_3_Restore_Zip_File_from_Cloud_Storage\" title=\"Method 3. Restore Zip File from Cloud Storage\">Method 3. Restore Zip File from Cloud Storage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#How_to_Recover_Damaged_Zip_Files\" title=\"How to Recover Damaged Zip Files\">How to Recover Damaged Zip Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_1_Repair_Zip_files_with_ONERECOVERY\" title=\"Method 1. Repair Zip files with ONERECOVERY\">Method 1. Repair Zip files with ONERECOVERY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_2_Recover_Damaged_Zip_Files_Using_WinRAR\" title=\"Method 2. Recover Damaged Zip Files Using WinRAR\">Method 2. Recover Damaged Zip Files Using WinRAR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Method_3_Repair_Corrupt_Zip_File_with_CMD\" title=\"Method 3. Repair Corrupt Zip File with CMD\">Method 3. Repair Corrupt Zip File with CMD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/zip-file-recovery\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Zip_Files_Deleted_for_Various_Reasons\"><\/span>How to Recover Zip Files Deleted for Various Reasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are tested and trusted methods you can try to restore a Zip file whether it was intentionally or mistakenly deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Recover_Zip_with_OS_Features\"><\/span>Method 1. Recover Zip with OS Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Windows and Mac have built-in features that allow you to recover Zip files that were deleted. While Windows uses File History, Mac uses Time Machine to conduct the recovery process, so you need to apply the method specific to your computer\u2019s operating system (OS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Windows File History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>File History is a spectacular feature launched with Windows 8, and it has continually been integrated into the newer Windows versions. It\u2019s a good built-in application for backing up users\u2019 files and providing previous versions of the files when needed. So, if you\u2019ve enabled File History on your computer, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-deleted-files-windows\/\" title=\"\">restore deleted files on Windows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Here\u2019s how to recover Zip files through File History on Windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Type and click on &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; in your Windows search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Select &#8220;<strong>System and Security<\/strong>&#8221; and then choose &#8220;<strong>File History<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select &#8220;Restore personal files&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Select the Zip file you want to recover and click on the green arrow to complete the process. The Zip file will be restored to its original location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-windows-filw-history.png\" alt=\"recover zip with windows file-history\" class=\"wp-image-2033\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-windows-filw-history.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-windows-filw-history-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>macOS Time Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Machine is used to automatically back up your entire Mac computer, including files, applications, and system settings. Once it\u2019s activated on your Mac, it runs round-the-clock, ensuring that you have up-to-date backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" title=\"\">recover a Zip file with Time Machine<\/a> on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Connect the <strong>Time Machine<\/strong> backup drive to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on the &#8220;Time Machine&#8221; icon in the menu bar and select &#8220;Enter Time Machine&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-mac-time-machine.png\" alt=\"recover zip with mac time machine\" class=\"wp-image-2038\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-mac-time-machine.png 500w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-mac-time-machine-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Check for the Zip file you want to recover. Choose a date and time before the deletion to make the search easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>When you find the Zip file, select it, and click on Restore at the bottom of the Time Machine page. This will return the Zip file to its original location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_Third-Party_Zip_Recovery_Tool\"><\/span>Method 2. Use Third-Party Zip Recovery Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you need to have a third-party recovery toolbox for Zip files. We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> \u2013 a professional data recovery software that has the capability of restoring deleted Zip files from various loss scenarios, whether accidental or intentional deletion, formatted storage device, virus or malware attack, etc. You can use this Zip recovery tool to retrieve archived images, audio, videos, and documents without compromising their structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY has a user-friendly interface and requires just a few simple steps to recover missing Zip files, thereby eliminating the long and complex methods associated with other recovery methods. Since this software is designed to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery-mac\/\" title=\"\">file recovery tool for Mac<\/a> as well as for Windows, you don&#8217;t need to worry about its compatibility with your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Here\u2019s how to restore Zip files through a third-party recovery tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Download and install ONERECOVERY on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Select the storage drive where your deleted Zip files were located.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-hard-drive-in-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"choose hard drive in onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-2044\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-hard-drive-in-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-hard-drive-in-onerecovery-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to scan the storage for your lost Zip files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Preview the results, select the files you want to get back, and click on &#8220;<strong>Recover<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce5 <strong>Give it a free test run\u2014download it today!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-windows-download-button-1.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-3027\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Restore_Zip_File_from_Cloud_Storage\"><\/span>Method 3. Restore Zip File from Cloud Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or iCloud? If you do, that\u2019s great! There\u2019s a chance that you can get a copy of your Zip file on the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retrieving the lost Zip file from the cloud is straightforward, but you must act fast to maximize your chances of recovery. Also, immediately if you notice that you have a missing Zip file, don\u2019t open the local folder of your Cloud storage. If you do, the deletion will be synched with the Cloud, meaning the copy of your Zip file on the Cloud is gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Here are the steps for Cloud storage Zip file recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open the preferred browser on your device and type the URL to your Cloud storage service (e.g. onedrive.com). Press the &#8220;<strong>Enter<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Check through your Cloud files for the deleted Zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Download the Zip file to a different location on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-zip-file-from-cloud-storage.png\" alt=\"restore zip file from cloud storage\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-zip-file-from-cloud-storage.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-zip-file-from-cloud-storage-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/restore-deleted-google-drive-files\/\" title=\"\">How to Recover a Deleted Google Drive File<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Damaged_Zip_Files\"><\/span>How to Recover Damaged Zip Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases where your Zip file got corrupted, damaged, or unable to access, these are the solutions to apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Repair_Zip_files_with_ONERECOVERY\"><\/span>Method 1. Repair Zip files with ONERECOVERY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most reliable method to recover damaged Zip files is to use a professional file fixer. There are quite a number of them, but we recommend using the ONERECOVERY AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-fixer\/\" title=\"\">file repair tool<\/a> to fix damaged files. This fixer utilizes cutting-edge AI algorithms that identify and repair specific problems within Zip file structure and content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY file fixer adapts to diverse Zip file patterns and responds flexibly to repairing them. In addition to Zip files, this file repairing tool also supports the restoration of many other types of documents, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the damage scenario, whether files are not opening, garbled files, documents with missing fragments, or incomplete files, ONERECOVERY file fixer has a solution for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb The repair process involves: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on &#8220;<strong>Corrupted File Repair<\/strong>&#8221; and select &#8220;<strong>File Repair<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-file-repair-in-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"choose file repair in onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-2063\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-file-repair-in-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/choose-file-repair-in-onerecovery-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;Add&#8221; button to select the files you want to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-repairing-in-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"start repairing in onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-2065\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-repairing-in-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-repairing-in-onerecovery-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to identify and repair every irregularity in the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Preview the result and click on &#8220;<strong>Download<\/strong>&#8221; to save the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 Click to try the online version of this tool: >> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/corrupted-file-recovery-online\/\" title=\"\">Repair Corrupted Files Online for Free<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Recover_Damaged_Zip_Files_Using_WinRAR\"><\/span>Method 2. Recover Damaged Zip Files Using WinRAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another method you can use to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/fix-zip-file\/\" title=\"\">fix damaged Zip files<\/a> is to use WinRAR, which is a powerful file archiver utility for Windows. It\u2019s known for its ability to create, manage, and extract compressed files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WINRAR has an in-built repair feature that can fix errors within corrupted Zip files. It restores the integrity of damaged Zip files, allowing you to extract the contents without issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before attempting to recover damaged Zip files with WINRAR, ensure that it\u2019s updated to the latest version for the best compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Launch WINRAR on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Use the file browser in WINRAR to locate the damaged Zip files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select the files and then click on the Tools menu at the top, and tap on &#8220;<strong>Repair Archive<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Make sure the \u201cTreat the corrupt archive as Zip\u201d option is ticked. Choose the location where you want to save the Zip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-winrar.png\" alt=\"recover zip with winrar\" class=\"wp-image-2070\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-winrar.png 400w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-winrar-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to start the repair process. Check the save location for your repaired Zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Repair_Corrupt_Zip_File_with_CMD\"><\/span>Method 3. Repair Corrupt Zip File with CMD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also repair and recover Zip files using Windows File Recovery through CMD. This involves using a command line designed by Microsoft for the recovery of deleted files.<br><br><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Ordinary users who don\u2019t have solid knowledge of command prompts may have some difficulties using this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Follow these steps to repair and retrieve Zip files with CMD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Go to Microsoft Store, search for &#8220;Windows File Recovery&#8221;, and click &#8220;Get&#8221; to download it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>After the download, right-click &#8220;<strong>Windows File Recovery<\/strong>&#8220;, and select &#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Input this command line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>winfr source-drive: destination-drive: [\/mode] [\/switches]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>source-drive:<\/strong> where the file was deleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>destination-drive: <\/strong>where you want to store the recovered file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>mode: <\/strong>usually indicated as \u201cregular.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e.g. <\/strong>winfr C:D: \/regular\/n*.zip<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-cmd.png\" alt=\"recover zip with cmd\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-cmd.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-zip-with-cmd-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Go to the destination drive you selected and check for a folder named \u201cRecovery_date and time.\u201d Your recovered file will be in the folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your Zip file is corrupted or damaged, you must stop storing data on your device. This is to prevent the file from being overwritten. No matter the Zip file recovery method you are using, getting your files back in full is the priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we introduced many efficient solutions to help you get intact Zip files. 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