Tar Error: 'Skipping to next header' and 'Exiting with failure status due to previous errors' - Troubleshooting Guide

This error message typically indicates that there was an issue with the tar archive you were trying to extract. The 'Skipping to next header' message means that tar encountered an unexpected error while processing the current file and was unable to continue with that file. The 'Exiting with failure status due to previous errors' message means that there were other errors before this one that caused the extraction process to fail.

There are a few possible causes for this error message, including:

1. Corrupted or incomplete tar archive: If the tar archive is corrupted or incomplete, tar may not be able to extract all of the files correctly. In this case, you may need to try downloading the archive again or obtaining a new copy from the original source.

2. File permissions: If the tar archive contains files with incorrect permissions or ownership, tar may not be able to extract them correctly. Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to extract the files, and that the files themselves have the correct permissions.

3. Other errors: There may be other errors in the tar archive that are causing the extraction process to fail. Check the tar command you used to extract the archive and make sure that you are using the correct options and arguments.

In general, if you encounter this error message, you should try to identify the specific file or files that are causing the problem. You may be able to extract other files from the archive successfully even if one or more files are causing issues. If you are unable to extract any files from the archive, you may need to obtain a new copy or try to repair the archive if possible.