Are you facing data error 42125 (Zip archive is corrupted) while using Zip file?
In the meantime, do you not understand how to resolve the error?
If your answer is yes, don’t worry, you are not alone. Many Zip archive users face the error. Especially third-party anti-virus like Avast users often confronts the error. In the entire article, I will discuss the possible fixes of the error.
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Reasons for Error 42125
The error occurs not only for a single reason. Moreover, there are many possible reasons behind the error. I will compile a couple of them.
- Using unauthentic apps to extract a file from Zip archive
- System corruption on Zip files stored location
- Stop system wrongfully while transferring Zip archive
- Bad sectors malfunction where Zip files stored on the hard drive
- Unwanted interruption while extracting the Zip file
- Incomplete Avast installation
- Download corrupted Avast file
- Accidentally a file deleted from Avast
Fixes of the Error 42125 Zip Archive Is Corrupted
The error makes slow down your keyboard and mouse response. Sometimes it may hang the Operating System. Overall, the error is not a good sign for your PC.
That’s why you need to fix the error as soon as possible. Take a glimpse of possible fixes first.
- Fix 1: Scan System
- Fix 2: Clean Junk File
- Fix 3: Update Display Adapter Driver
- Fix 4: Update Windows
- Fix 5: Reinstall Avast
From here, I will give a detailed description of the fixes.
Fix 1: Scan System
Scanning the Windows Operating System can be a good choice to resolve the error 42125. I will explain the process step by step.
Step 1
Press the Windows key and type ‘cmd’. As a result, the ‘Command Prompt’ app will appear on the screen.
Step 2
Then you have to click on the ‘Run as administrator’ option. You will find it on the right sidebar of the search result under the app icon.
Step 3
Consequently, the ‘Command Prompt’ administrator will become evident. Here you have to type ‘sfc /scannow’ on it. And then press ‘enter’. After that, the system scan will begin. It might take several minutes to complete the scan. So you have to wait for the finishing.
The good thing is, the process will repair the error if it finds any. After completing the process, let’s have a check that the error either exists or not.
Fix 2: Clean Junk File
Most PC users are not aware of the junk files. But the error 42125 can occur because of these unnecessary files. So, you have to clean them. The cleaning process will describe below.
Step 1
In this stage, you need to press the Windows key and type ‘cmd’ to access the ‘Command Prompt’ app again.
Step 2
Then select the ‘Run as administrator’. Consequently, the ‘Command Prompt’ administrator will appear on the screen.
Step 3
After that, you have to type ‘cleanmgr’ on the window and press ‘enter’.
Step 4
As a result, ‘Disc Cleanup: Drive Selection’ interface will appear. You need to select the ‘Drive‘ and press ‘Ok’.
Step 5
Then ‘Disc Cleanup for (C:)’ interface will be visible. You have to checkmark the unnecessary file from the ‘File to delete’ box. And at the end, press ‘Ok’ to delete junk files from your PC.
After completing the delete process, check the existence of the issue. If it still exists, you can follow the next fix.
Fix 3: Update Display Adapter Driver
Backdated display adapter driver can be a reason for Zip archive corruption. That’s why you need to check for update availability. Here I will describe the driver update process step by step.
Step 1
Firstly, right-click on the ‘Start’ menu and find the ‘Device Manger’ option. While finding it, you have to click the mouse button.
Step 2
Consequently, the ‘Device Manager’ interface will appear. From here, you have to work with ‘Display adapters’. Find and expand it.
Step 3
Next, right-click on the option you find. Then you have to click on the ‘Update driver’ option.
Step 4
After that, you will see a new interface with two ways to update the driver. One is automatic, and the other one is manual. I would recommend you to choose the first option named ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’.
Once you select it, the process will start searching for an available update. If any update is available, the process will complete automatically.
Finally, check for error 42125. Hopefully, it will not exist anymore. By any chance, if it still exists, you have to move forward.
Fix 4: Update Windows
Installing the latest update of the Windows Operating System is a common fix for all kinds of software errors. It is also applicable to fix the error 42125. You can follow the described steps to update Windows.
Step 1
Firstly, you need to get access to the ‘Settings’ section. To do so, press the ‘Windows’ and ‘I’ keys together. Consequently, the ‘Settings’ interface will appear. You have to select the ‘Update & Security’ option by scrolling down to the bottom of the interface.
Step 2
Then the ‘Update & Security’ interface will appear. From here, you will see ‘Windows Update’ on the left sidebar. Click on it and look at the right sidebar. ‘Check for updates’ option will be visible then.
Step 3
Once you click on the ‘Check for updates’, it will start searching. If any update is available, an automatic process will continue downloading and installing. After completing the process, you have to restart your PC.
By any chance, if you still face the error, have one more option you can apply.
Fix 5: Reinstall Avast
Issues with the Avast anti-virus software are one of the top reasons for the Zip archive corruption. In that case, you can reinstall Avast to resolve the error 42125. I include the reinstall process below.
Step 1
Press the Windows key and type ‘ctrl’. As a result, you see the ‘Open’ option at the right sidebar by which you will get access to the ‘Control Panel’ app.
Step 2
Then, you have to select ‘Category’ from ‘View by’ option. After that, you need to scroll down to find the ‘Programs’ section. There will be an ‘Uninstall a program’ option. You have to select it.
Step 3
Consequently, the list of installed programs will appear. From here, you have to find ‘Avast’ and right-click on it. Then, you will see ‘Uninstall/Change’ option. While seeing, select it.
The uninstall process will start then.
Step 4
Once the process is complete, you need to download the updated Avast software from their official website. Then, install it again.
I assume that you will recover from the error 42125.
Final Words
Furthermore, if error 42125 (zip archive is corrupted) occurs, hopefully, you don’t feel blank anymore after reading and applying the described fixes. I found the fix no. 2 as the best one to solve the error. So, which one is the best from your end?
