How can i use file with TAR format?

Question

I download a file from internet with TAR format so how can deal with this kind of files, how can use this it and is there another files in side it like ISO, which kind of softwares deals with is?
Thanx.

Answer 1

TAR is a file compression format of unix and can open in UNIX LInux or Mac.
and for ISO images you need any of these Nero, Sonic or Roxio CD burning softwares

Answer 2

TAR originated from UNIX systems and I believe stands for Tape ARchive. Most compression programs will be able to read this file and extract whatever is inside it.

winzip, 7zip, pkzip, alladin (mac) should all be able to extract data from the file. There are plenty others as well, the ones listed above aren't the only ones.

I'm sure there is also a tar program available but it will be a pain to use to understand the options for it if you aren't familiar with the format.

Answer 3

In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. These files are produced by the Unix command tar and were standardized by POSIX.1-1998 and later POSIX.1-2001. It is used to collate collections of files into one larger file, while preserving file system information such as user and group permissions, dates, and directory structures.

tar was originally developed for use with sequential access devices such as tape drives, specifically for backup purposes. However, it is now more frequently used as a general archive utility. tar's linear roots can still be seen in its ability to work on any data stream and its slow partial extraction performance, as it has to read through the whole archive to extract only the final file. Commonly a tar file is referred to as a tarball.

Answer 4

Well there is only one Option in ur case :
1.Use a archiver software like 7zip to extract the ISO image from inside TAR file :http://www.7-zip.org/
2.Use a Burning Software like Nero or Alcohool 120% to bur ISO image. Simple ....like that.

If you wanna know more.....
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Answer 5

Hey,
Here I got Winrar for free http://j.mp/1p3PwZX
If you are looking for a good program to open zipped files (compressed files) the best solution is WinRar.

Answer 6

it is only a archiving format open it with winzip or winRar

Answer 7

Winrar just dowload it at www.freeware or shareware

Answer 8

use "winrar" to extract the TAR FORMAT..so that you can use it..