subject: Getting 'Corrupt Header' Error Indicates Virus Infection [print this page] Did you just download a zip file, but are not being able to open it? Are you getting an error stating that the header is corrupt? Try downloading the file, again. What happened? Is it still giving the same problem? Probably, the file that you are trying to download itself is corrupt or virus infected? A virus, most likely, the 'Spacefiller' when infects an executable file, gives such an error. It is also possible that your system itself is infected. This can happen if you have an expired anti-virus, or you have not updated it recently. In such a case, you have to opt for zip recovery.
If you have been finding it to be a problem with only your computer, and your friends or colleagues are being able to download the file, it implies that your system has been infected by the virus. That is why, when you tried to process the file, it became infected by the virus. You may think that you have not observed any symptom of infection, but your system may still be infected. It is possible that by the time you see the symptoms, virus has already destroyed a large amount of data from your computer system. At times, the damage is so high that the computer doesn't function properly. In case you receive the following error message:
'Corrupt Header'
take it as an early warning, and immediately scan the entire system with the most updated version of an anti-virus. Make sure, every single executable file, including self-extracting zip files, is scanned, irrespective of the source from which you have received it.
After having the anti-virus disinfect your computer, along with the self-extracting zip files, chances are that the files may be corrupt. If it is possible to get a disinfected working copy of the required zip file, do so. Otherwise, you will need to opt for a zip recovery software to repair the zip file, and extract data from it. These are third-party software that perform a complete scan of the damaged file, apply complex algorithms to perform effective zip recovery.
Stellar Phoenix Zip Recovery is an advanced tool that repairs and restores non password-protected sub-types of zip files created using WinZip 8.1 to WinZip 12.1, and password-protected sub-types of zip files created using WinZip 5.0 to WinZip 8.0. Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP, and 2000, this zip recovery software is a comprehensive tool for all your zip file repair needs.
