how do you read manga files?

[psypho]

yeah, i downloaded a the latest manga, but i can't seem to read it. how do i get around this?

[Z3r0]

wut exactly is the problem? u cant open the file? u cant read the file? u cant uncompress it? wut format?

[psypho]

i can't seem to open it, read it, or even compress it (whatever that means), and its in some format simply called "file". Not much help in those terms. And yes, this may be very vague, but as I look at the the final product download, there is nothing I can use from my list of file viewing programs that can read the damn thing.

[ZrAeNiAn]

most of them are ZIP's the zip conatins multiple JPG's or PNG's

both of them are normally accepted as windows standards for image view. i suggest you redownload them or watch them online @ http://groups.msn.com/NarutoMangaReturns/vol24ch208215.msnw

-Zr-

[Aosagi]

My first question is do you have a way to 'unzip' the files? If not and you dont know what I mean thats fine go to:
1) http://winzip.com/ and download winzip 9.0
2) install winzip.exe on your computer
3) Go to the 'file' and right click on it.
4) Find option "Winzip" in the menu that appeared when you right clicked
5) from the winzip menu choose "Extract to here"
6) Winzip with then get the files from the zip file and turn them from a compressed file into image files.
7) If you have windows XP you can right click on the first file and choose to "Open With -> Windows Picture and fax viewer"
using this you can simply click your arrow keys on your keyboard to view each image and essentially read your manga.
If you dont have this option I believe there are manga viewers you can download from Toriyama World, or view each image with a basic image editing program.

Another option is to add each image in sequence into an Adobe Acrobat file and view it that way, but it can be a pain in the butt to go that far with it.

Let me know in this thread or by PM how it went and if I forgot any steps for you.

i can't seem to open it, read it, or even compress it (whatever that means), and its in some format simply called "file". Not much help in those terms. And yes, this may be very vague, but as I look at the the final product download, there is nothing I can use from my list of file viewing programs that can read the damn thing.

[psypho]

okay, so how is it that i can download, but i have to put in an id and password prior to downloading the volume??

[K3V]

okay, so how is it that i can download, but i have to put in an id and password prior to downloading the volume??

-.-"
because you have to sign up to the site???

[psypho]

i am, i'm psypho, i signed up in narutochaos with the same name that i use for this particular forum. hell i use it everywhere.

[K3V]

so...umm...what's the problem? :?
enter your username and password, and d/l the file....then use the winzip steps lsited above....

[psypho]

but what's the deal with the "Authentication Required" bit? Believe me, I'm not making this up. I can't download withDAP because its asking me for authentication.


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Update: Sept 21st, 2004 @ 2:15pm cal time

it didn't work, the winzip didn't id the file as a zip file, but as a mere file with nothin in it. any ideas?

[psypho]

This has not been answered for awhile. please, someone, tell me why there is an "Authentication Required" window every time I try downloading something other than an episode?? And yes, this happens when I'm even signed onto the site.

oh by the way, there's no link to the server for episode 102. just in case if you guys haven't noticed yet.

[DJ Jaime]

You just need to Login first, then click on the Manga Download...
Click over the one you want to download, click on a server...

And that´s all. ( I guess I do not have to tell you the whole WinZip thingy )

[psypho]

well, don't take this the wrong way-but, i do DO all that and it still asks me for sn & pw. i'm not kidding here. I'm using DAP for the download, if thats any indication.

[DJ Jaime]

Dont use DAP.... EVER... It is NOT compatible with some Direct Downloads ( this case for example... ) so they will not work if you use it

[psypho]

what then? do I use getRight? if so, please send me a link to where I can download it.

[DJ Jaime]

Don't use anything, just your internet browser...
You SHOULD NOT use Software like Getright or stuff like that, just try a normal download :wink: