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How can I untar or unzip tar.gz file on windows 11?
While unzipping .tar.gz file on Windows 11 using the built-in tar command is a powerful feature, it does come with its quirks. If you’re comfortable with the command line, it can be super effective. The command line is powerful, it doesn’t provide as many features as dedicated applications. For example, if you need to manage multiple archive formats or want a user-friendly process with drag-and-drop capability, that can be a hassle in the terminal. If you find the command line isn’t cutting it for your needs, consider using a dedicated app like 7-Zip or WinRAR, which can handle more formats and give you a graphical interface.
Sometimes, you might need elevated permissions to extract files, especially in certain directories. If you forget to run P0werShell as an administrator, you might get permission errors. I totally overlooked this once and wasted time trying to troubleshoot instead of just running as admin! If you encounter permission issues, try running PowerShell as an admin (right-click the Start button, select Terminal (Admin) or Windows P0werShell (Admin)).
On Windows to unzip tar.gz files, file permissions might not always translate correctly from the Linux environment where the .tar.gz was created. This can lead to issues if files have specific permissions that Windows doesn’t recognize properly. After extraction, check the files to make sure they've worked the way you expected, especially if they’re scripts or executables.