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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Getting Started with Android Setting Up an Android Development Environment for Windows

Brandon Wash
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Brandon Wash
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Posted by Brandon Wash
Brandon Wash
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Is any one having trouble extracting the android studio file??

Having trouble unzipping the file. It seems like it will take hours to extract!

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Harry James
Harry James
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Harry James
Harry James
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The Android Studio file is indeed massive! However, on most PC's, it should not take hours.

Have you managed to extract the file yet? If not, can you provide the following information for me and see if anything stands out:

1) What unzipper are you using? e.g: WinRAR, 7Zip, Windows Explorer built-in unzipper? 2) What are your computer's specifications? e.g: CPU and RAM (This information can be accessed by right clicking on Computer/System in Windows).

Thanks in advance!

Brandon Wash
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Brandon Wash
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Brandon Wash
Brandon Wash
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Hello Harry, Thanks for your reply to my discussion.

I believe I am using Windows explorer unzipper. My system type is a 64-bit Operating System and My RAM is 4.00 GB(3.88 GB usable). Also, What program is more efficient, Eclipse or Android Studio? I'm asking because I didn't have this problem extracting the Eclipse file.

Thanks for your help and support

Harry James
Harry James
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Harry James
Harry James
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That is very odd. I would try giving WinRAR a go and see if that makes any difference. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with this before so I am not sure what could be causing this.

As for which is the most efficient, it is really personal preference. All of the courses are soon going to be changed to Android Studio because it is now the recommended IDE to use but, Eclipse will also work just fine but, you may need to do things slightly differently than the video. If so, these forums are a great place to stop off for assistance!

Let me know how it goes!