Windows Cannot Complete the Extraction, the Destination File Could Not Be Created
The error "Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination file could not be created" typically occurs when there is an issue creating a new file during the extraction process. This could be due to several reasons such as:
Insufficient permissions: The user account used to extract the file may not have sufficient permissions to create a new file in the specified location.
File path issues: The file path specified for the extracted files may be too long, contain invalid characters or be invalid in some other way.
Corrupted file: The file being extracted may be corrupted or damaged, which can result in an error while extracting.
Anti-virus software: Sometimes, anti-virus software can interfere with the extraction process, causing errors.
Lack of disk space: If there is not enough free disk space on the destination drive, the extraction process may fail.
Outdated or corrupted software: The software used for extraction may be outdated or corrupted, which can lead to issues.
Troubleshooting:
To resolve the error, try the following troubleshooting steps:
Check the file path to ensure that it is valid and does not contain invalid characters.
Ensure that the user account used to extract the file has sufficient permissions to create a new file in the specified location.
Try disabling anti-virus software temporarily and then extract the file again.
Check that there is enough free disk space on the destination drive.
Try using a different extraction software to extract the file.
If none of the above steps work, try repairing or reinstalling the software used for extraction.
Here are the detailed troubleshooting steps:
1). Copy the downloaded file.
2). Paste the file into a new folder in the C: drive.
3). Right-click on the copied file and select "Extract All."
4). Open the extracted folder.
5). Right-click on the Webgility downloader and select "Run as Administrator."
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully extract and install the downloaded file without encountering the error message. If you continue to experience issues, please feel free to contact Webgility Support.