gzip and tar for Windows Vista 64bit?

[slkrr]

I have to use a particular software program for a project I am working on. This program, in order to import and export data, uses tar.exe and gzip.exe. Unfortunately, this causes the data imp/exp to choke when I try to run the program on my machine which uses Windows Vista 64. Does anyone know of a version of these two programs that runs on Vista? I can open the gzipped files myself with no problem using WinRar, however, I don't have access to the source code of the program in order to tell it not to use gzip and tar, so I still can't get the data imported in. I don't currently have access to a XP machine, though if that is the only option, I might be able to dig something up.

I'd appreciate any ideas about how to resolve this one. Thanks!

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

I don't know if there are any 64-bit versions of gzip or tar, but can't you run them in 32-bit mode?

[Boris]

Use the open source 7-zip - it has both 32bit + 64bit versions :)
/>http://www.7-zip.org/

Supported formats:

Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR

Unpacking only: ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, DMG, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MSI, NSIS, RAR, RPM, UDF, WIM, XAR and Z.

7-Zip works in Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2008 / 2003 / 2000 / NT / ME / 98.

[MANEMAN]

I have to use a particular software program for a project I am working on

From what you have said it seems to suggest that if you could lay your hands on the source code everything would be okay.

I take it that this is not a normally available piece of software hence your reluctance to name it.

If it is "Open Source" you will generally find that the writer/s will be more than willing to help you solve any problems.

If it is freeware, or even a paid for version of the software, it may be worth contacting whoever markets it and see if they can give any help. It is also going to be to their benefit as 64-bit grows more popular and the demand grows.

Perhaps worth mentioning also is the fact that WinRar have a 64-bit version which is downloadable in beta stage at the moment. This supports both GZIP and TAR, and is available as a "Shareware" download. Find it here: WinRAR (x64) 3.91 beta 2. As you already have WinRar it may be possible to negotiate an upgrade at a lower price.

It would however be logical to assume that the software you are using, (whatever it may be) is in it's present state, "Not fit for purpose" under the conditions in which you are using it.

[slkrr]

I didn't name the program because no one would know it. It's called Statistical Report Program 2.1 and was created in-house on top of an Access database. It is used for gathering and maintaining various statistical inforamation. The creators are aware that it needs an upgrade, but it will be some time still before a Vista-compatible version comes out.

I mentioned the source code because it is easy to see exactly what the program is doing in the import/export data routines - it calls tar to group up the files and then gzips the tar file. If I could modify the code, I'd be able to change it to use some other program such as winrar or 7-zip to accomplish the same purpose. I will try to contact the creators and see if this modification could be made sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, it looks like I will need to find an XP or earlier machine if I want to use this.

Thanks for your input!

I have to use a particular software program for a project I am working on

From what you have said it seems to suggest that if you could lay your hands on the source code everything would be okay.

I take it that this is not a normally available piece of software hence your reluctance to name it.

If it is "Open Source" you will generally find that the writer/s will be more than willing to help you solve any problems.

If it is freeware, or even a paid for version of the software, it may be worth contacting whoever markets it and see if they can give any help. It is also going to be to their benefit as 64-bit grows more popular and the demand grows.

Perhaps worth mentioning also is the fact that WinRar have a 64-bit version which is downloadable in beta stage at the moment. This supports both GZIP and TAR, and is available as a "Shareware" download. Find it here: WinRAR (x64) 3.91 beta 2. As you already have WinRar it may be possible to negotiate an upgrade at a lower price.

It would however be logical to assume that the software you are using, (whatever it may be) is in it's present state, "Not fit for purpose" under the conditions in which you are using it.

[PatP]

Maybe I'm missing something, but couldn't you just use Windows TAR and a vanilla copy of GZIP to do what you want?

-PatP

I didn't name the program because no one would know it. It's called Statistical Report Program 2.1 and was created in-house on top of an Access database. It is used for gathering and maintaining various statistical inforamation. The creators are aware that it needs an upgrade, but it will be some time still before a Vista-compatible version comes out.

I mentioned the source code because it is easy to see exactly what the program is doing in the import/export data routines - it calls tar to group up the files and then gzips the tar file. If I could modify the code, I'd be able to change it to use some other program such as winrar or 7-zip to accomplish the same purpose. I will try to contact the creators and see if this modification could be made sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, it looks like I will need to find an XP or earlier machine if I want to use this.

Thanks for your input!

I have to use a particular software program for a project I am working on

From what you have said it seems to suggest that if you could lay your hands on the source code everything would be okay.

I take it that this is not a normally available piece of software hence your reluctance to name it.

If it is "Open Source" you will generally find that the writer/s will be more than willing to help you solve any problems.

If it is freeware, or even a paid for version of the software, it may be worth contacting whoever markets it and see if they can give any help. It is also going to be to their benefit as 64-bit grows more popular and the demand grows.

Perhaps worth mentioning also is the fact that WinRar have a 64-bit version which is downloadable in beta stage at the moment. This supports both GZIP and TAR, and is available as a "Shareware" download. Find it here: WinRAR (x64) 3.91 beta 2. As you already have WinRar it may be possible to negotiate an upgrade at a lower price.

It would however be logical to assume that the software you are using, (whatever it may be) is in it's present state, "Not fit for purpose" under the conditions in which you are using it.