.sit won't open. what should I do? sit and cry?

[dammroze]

Hi. I have recently bought an IMac. Just a newcomer.
I've downloaded a program file with .sit extension.
It just doesn't open. When I drag it to Stuffit expander, it says: the file "xxx" does not apper to be compressed or encoded. it is advised that you obtain further information about the contents of this file from the sender or provider of the file. It will help to know what program created the file and what operating system(s) the fice can be used on.

What should I do? I can't contact the provider.
Can't I just do something for the file to work?

Just remembering that I'm a newcomer and have no idea what's next thing to do. I migrated from PC to Mac just a few days ago.

Please help me! I just beg for your help!

Thanks in advance.

Dammroze
Curitiba / Pr / Brazil
eduardomd1234@hotmail.com
eduardo@flechabrasil.com.br
www.flechabrasil.com.br

 

[CanadaRAM]

First you have to find out if the .SIT file you have is a good file or a corrupted download. Go and get it again and see what happens.

 

[iluvrobots]

Hi. I have recently bought an IMac. Just a newcomer.
I've downloaded a program file with .sit extension.
It just doesn't open. When I drag it to Stuffit expander, it says: the file "xxx" does not apper to be compressed or encoded. it is advised that you obtain further information about the contents of this file from the sender or provider of the file. It will help to know what program created the file and what operating system(s) the fice can be used on.

What should I do? I can't contact the provider.
Can't I just do something for the file to work?

Just remembering that I'm a newcomer and have no idea what's next thing to do. I migrated from PC to Mac just a few days ago.

Please help me! I just beg for your help!

Thanks in advance.

Dammroze
Curitiba / Pr / Brazil
eduardomd1234@hotmail.com
eduardo@flechabrasil.com.br
www.flechabrasil.com.br

You need to download a program to unzip your zipped files that you downloaded. Download here http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/exp-downloadv.html

 

[CanadaRAM]

You need to download a program to unzip your zipped files that you downloaded. Download here http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/exp-downloadv.html

Errr... the OP says they already have Stuffit expander and it is reporting that the archive cannot be opened..

 

[Hey DW]

I'm having the same problem. I keep on getting the same message the original threadmaker gets. Any help?

 

[richard.mac]

try using the unarchiver much better IMHO. stuffit is crap and bloatware.