DataNumen Archive Repair is a Windows suite for repairing and recovering ZIP, RAR, Unix TAR, and CAB archives, as well as self-extracting EXE archives. Its ZIP component covers password-protected, split, and spanned files; the RAR component handles password-protected, multi-volume, and solid archives. The CAB component repairs Microsoft CAB files compressed with MSZIP, LZX, and Quantum methods. The specifications list recovery of files and folders, plus disk image file recovery for the ZIP, RAR, and TAR components. ZIP compatibility includes WinZip, WinRAR, and 7-Zip; the TAR component supports Unix tar and 7-Zip. The suite lists 95 languages, while CAB lists English. Repairs are performed locally. It requires Windows, an Intel or equivalent x86/x64 processor, at least 32 MB of memory (2 GB recommended), and 77 MB of disk space. Version 4.0 is listed with a 32-bit installer. A 1-user license costs US$199.95 once; the company advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users who need to recover files from damaged ZIP, RAR, TAR, or CAB archives, including supported password-protected or multi-part formats. Check that its Windows requirements and one-time license fit your setup.
What is good
- Repairs ZIP, RAR, TAR, CAB, and self-extracting EXE archives.
- Supports password-protected and multi-part ZIP and RAR files.
- Recovers files, folders, and some disk image files.
- Lists support for 95 languages.
- Repairs are delivered locally.
What to know first
- Requires Windows.
- The 32-bit installer is listed for version 4.0.
- A 1-user license costs US$199.95 once.
Verdict
DataNumen Archive Repair covers several archive formats and complex ZIP and RAR variants, with local repair and file recovery listed in its specifications. Consider the Windows requirement, listed system requirements, and US$199.95 one-time license before choosing it.
DataNumen Archive Repair plans and pricing
All plansCompared on file repair software
- Repair categories
- ZIP, RAR, TAR, CAB and self-extracting EXE archives
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Repair delivery
- local

