Troubleshoot Slow AIQ ZIP Extraction

Recommended guidance
Slow AIQ ZIP extraction is usually caused by endpoint protection scanning, slow disk I/O, network shares, insufficient space, file permission checks, or extracting from a blocked/downloaded archive. Diagnose the host before assuming the AIQ package is defective.
Checks to run
Confirm the ZIP file size, checksum, source, and whether the download completed cleanly.
Extract on local fast storage instead of a network share when possible.
Check free disk space, disk health, CPU, memory, and active endpoint scanning.
Confirm the user has permission to create files in the target directory.
Review antivirus/EDR logs for scans, quarantines, or policy blocks.
Recommended workflow
Copy the ZIP to a local installation directory.
Verify the file before extraction.
Use approved extraction tools and avoid interrupting the process mid-write.
If extraction is still slow, coordinate with IT on temporary narrow exclusions for the installation path.
Document the final extraction time and any host policy changes.
Last updated: October 6, 2026