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How to compress and decompress files with WinRAR

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To compress:
1. Right Click on the file/folder that you want to compress.

2. Click on the Add to "archive name.rar" (archive name is the name of the current file/folder).

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To decompress:
1. Right Click on the rar file you want decompress.
2. On the shortcut menu:

  • Click on "extract here" if you want to extract the files without putting them in a specific folder.

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  • Click on "extract to <Name of the rar file>\, if you want to extract those files within a folder.

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3. If the rar file has a password, you have to provide it.

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One Comment on “How to compress and decompress files with WinRAR”

  • drx9000
    23 January, 2012, 15:58

    What’s up, just wanted to say, I enjoyed this post. It was practical. Keep on posting!

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