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hypoluxa3k
02-17-2003, 01:25 PM
i just downloaded WinDVD 4.5 Plat. and it's a RAR file.

what is a RAR file and how do i open it?

i double clicked it and it says 'can't find application'.

do i need to burn it onto cd?

tilen76
02-17-2003, 01:30 PM
.RAR file is an archive (compressed) file, just like .zip files. You need a program called WinRAR to extract it:
Try this site:
WinRAR website (http://www.rarlab.com/)

WhiteDevil2
02-17-2003, 01:32 PM
hiya,
RAR files are produced using a program called winRAR, similar to winzip and can be downloaded for free (40day eval period) from rarLAB (http://www.rarlab.com)...

once its been installed its a simple process of extracting the file like you do with winzip and running the installer (or whatever) that was compressed in the file..

zapjb
02-17-2003, 01:33 PM
WinZip was my favorite. Just uninstalled it. Now using WinRAR exclusively. It's just better. :)

PcH
02-17-2003, 04:09 PM
WinRAR is the best for compressing. It woops Winzip any day!

DataMore
02-17-2003, 04:14 PM
Why bother trying to see which one is the best?

Hell, I use them all WinZIP, WinRAR and WinACE.

:D It's not like they take huge ammounts of disk space! :D

WhiteDevil2
02-17-2003, 04:28 PM
exactly, i have winRAR because i had to un-rar half life at some point and never got round it uninstalling it, i think takes up 3.5MB, thats 3 floppy disks...

i have to keep winzip because my school dont have winrar... so im getting used to em both :)

[just want to say that i like your taste in signatures DataMore :lol: ]

kazzalitesucks
02-18-2003, 01:22 AM
winrar is the best program as it can extract all files e.g winzip and winace
but winace will not extract a winrar file nor winzip.

Supernatural
02-18-2003, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by DataMore@17 February 2003 - 11:14
Why bother trying to see which one is the best?

Hell, I use them all WinZIP, WinRAR and WinACE.

:D It's not like they take huge ammounts of disk space! :D
Exactly! They each have their purpose. And winzip is faster, IMHO.

Night Ass
02-18-2003, 07:31 PM
Hey WinRAR is the best i have tested them all so if u wont u can download WinRAR 3.11+Crack From KaZaA