Winrar Free Download for PC Latest Version for Windows 10, 8, 7. Here is a complete guide on how to download or install WinRAR for free.
WinRAR is a popular and effective file compressor and decompressor. Its main function is the compression of all kinds of documents so that they take up less space and are transmitted faster on the web. It is also used to save backup copies. All through a few clicks, as it integrates with Windows Explorer to facilitate operations. WinRAR compresses in ZIP and RAR formats.
Regarding the decompression of data, WinRAR recognizes practically all the existing formats in the market: RAR, ZIP, CAB, ISO, ARJ, ACE, UUE, JAR, LZH, TAR, GZ, TAR.GZ, BZ2, TAR.BZ2, 7Z, Z, etc. This WinRAR feature is highly valued by those who constantly download files from the Internet.
Winrar Free Download for PC: First opening
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As soon as WinRAR is downloaded, it launches the installation leaving it in the default directory C: \ Program Files \ WinRAR. When the installation finishes, an options window opens.
The Associate WinRAR with category selects the types of files that will automatically open with WinRAR. It is recommended to check all the boxes.
On the right side, there is the interface category. You should check the Create WinRAR program group. Below is the category Integration of the command interpreter. Choose by default Integrate WinRAR with Windows Explorer and Icons from the context menus.
Winrar Free Download for PC: Compress a file
- To compress a file, you have to open the contextual menu in cascade.
Open WinRAR, then choose to Add to file. - Click OK and in the new window click finish.
Unzip a file
- To unzip a file, just right-click on the compressed file and select one of the 3 options from the drop-down menu.
- You can also split a file. For that, right-click on the file to be compressed, enter a value in octets and validate.
Protect by password
We can also protect this file with a password. Right-click on the chosen file, choose the Advanced tab, then Set password. Enter a password and confirm.
Repair a file
It is also possible to repair a file. Choose the corrupted file and click repair.
