base-64 & uu-encoder/decoder? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

soopafreek · 03-08-2004, 10:13 PM

i was given a 20+MB text file at work with an archive of some emails from some years ago. i was asked to recover some of the data and all the attachments which are primarily encrypted (?).

the text of file shows that the attachments are either base-64 or uuencoded.

i tried to find an encoder/decoder on google, but a lot of the pages are dead or the programs don't work in XP.

anyone know of a good (FREE) program (preferrably NOT a command-line program) that'll work in XP or at least win98? ideally i'd like to NOT have to copy the coded text out into a separate file to separate it from the readable regular email text, but if i have to, i have to....

thanks much.

Holo · 03-09-2004, 05:42 AM

Have you tried using compatiblity mode in XP on one of the old programs?

soopafreek · 03-09-2004, 06:50 AM

no, i haven't.

i've downloaded three or four so far that were written for win95 or DOS. when i launch the .exe, it usually just opens and closes the ms-dos command screen and then nothing happens.

i tried using one within the command console, but due to a lack of instructions, i really didn't get anywhere....

Holo · 03-09-2004, 06:54 AM

This one has a readme with CLI switches you can use

http://www.spherical-bytes.com/files/bin/uudec111.zip

I couldn't test it as I had no such file so I hope it works for you.

dnd · 03-09-2004, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soopafreek
no, i haven't.

i've downloaded three or four so far that were written for win95 or DOS. when i launch the .exe, it usually just opens and closes the ms-dos command screen and then nothing happens.

i tried using one within the command console, but due to a lack of instructions, i really didn't get anywhere....

i know u don't fancy command line stuff....BUT...

go to start-> run-> and type "cmd"
from there attempt to navigate to the folder in which the program you downloaded was installed, then try type filename.exe

this may help

soopafreek · 03-09-2004, 12:53 PM

surprisingly, cmd > filename.exe didn't work either in a previous try... it actually started to do something then just shut down the command window.

i'll give that other program a try.

thanks!

JohnnyRoyale · 03-09-2004, 08:27 PM

Have you tried this?

http://unxutils.sourceforge.net/

GNU Utilities for Win32. Includes uuencode,uudecode.

soopafreek · 03-09-2004, 08:49 PM

thanks. i'll download it when i get back to work...

03-08-2004, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	base-64 & uu-encoder/decoder? i was given a 20+MB text file at work with an archive of some emails from some years ago. i was asked to recover some of the data and all the attachments which are primarily encrypted (?). the text of file shows that the attachments are either base-64 or uuencoded. i tried to find an encoder/decoder on google, but a lot of the pages are dead or the programs don't work in XP. anyone know of a good (FREE) program (preferrably NOT a command-line program) that'll work in XP or at least win98? ideally i'd like to NOT have to copy the coded text out into a separate file to separate it from the readable regular email text, but if i have to, i have to.... thanks much. __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

03-09-2004, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	Have you tried using compatiblity mode in XP on one of the old programs? __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

03-09-2004, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	no, i haven't. i've downloaded three or four so far that were written for win95 or DOS. when i launch the .exe, it usually just opens and closes the ms-dos command screen and then nothing happens. i tried using one within the command console, but due to a lack of instructions, i really didn't get anywhere.... __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

03-09-2004, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	This one has a readme with CLI switches you can use http://www.spherical-bytes.com/files/bin/uudec111.zip I couldn't test it as I had no such file so I hope it works for you. __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

03-09-2004, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	surprisingly, cmd > filename.exe didn't work either in a previous try... it actually started to do something then just shut down the command window. i'll give that other program a try. thanks! __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

03-09-2004, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	Have you tried this? http://unxutils.sourceforge.net/ GNU Utilities for Win32. Includes uuencode,uudecode. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

03-09-2004, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	thanks. i'll download it when i get back to work... __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!