File Extension rar

April 19, 2009

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Extension: rar

What is it? WinRAR Compressed Archive File

Where’s it from? WinRAR, a popular Windows file compression and archiving program.

How do I use it? WinRAR is explained at the RARLAB Web site.

Can I safely delete or move it? Yes.

Can it be dangerous? Yes. Use antivirus software on any archive file before opening it.

–David Hakala

How Do You Make a Password Protected Zip File?

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It’s become much easier to create a password-protected .zip file, thanks to advances in Microsoft Windows. After you compress the file, double-click on the zipped folder and choose “add a password” from the menu. You can remove it later, if you know the password.

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