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Ok, so what is the deal with Par and Par2 files.

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I downloaded a DVD from a.b.sw and I am trying to extract the material in the rar's. I started at night with WinRar, and I looked and had 400 errors. I then looked at the Video_TS folder which should have been around 2.5GB, and it is only 75MB. My point is the set comes with Par2 files. What should I do with these? Will they help my 400 errors go away?
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well they *can* help (and should) but only if you have enough repair parts. Make sure all the .rar files and the .par2 files are in the same folder on your computer. Then before you click on any of the .rar files, double click the first .par2 file. WINrar should run automatically and scan for missing and broken files in the archive. At the end it will scan you .par2s and tell you whether or not you have enough parts to repair the .rars. Be sure the box next to 'repair automatically' is checked. The just let the program chug away. When its done it will either tell you that you need more parts OR that the 'repair not needed' or 'repair complete in..."

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Thank you very much. I think I get it now.
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Just post again if you have any problems. Trust me- I started where you are and sometimes you feel really lost with all the .pars and .rars and .sfws and .ious and whatever...
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I've made one PAR correction, and while it was difficult to sort everything out, it was ultimately a very positive experience. Whoever came up with this really saved Usenet.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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Par and par2 files can be hard at first but after you get the hang of it they will be your best friend.