Many users see a large file (like setup-1.bin ) and assume it is a FreeArc archive because it is huge. However, modern installers use different formats.

Use a tool like file (Linux/macOS) or / DROID (Windows) to see the real format.

If the error says "corrupt link" specifically, the issue might be with the path , not the file.

"ERROR: this is not FreeArc archive or this archive is corrupt"

The link worked, but the delivered file was either:

This tests integrity. If it fails immediately with the same message, file header is missing or wrong.