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what is .rar and how do I play these files?

techgeek05
By techgeek05
Aug 22, 2006
  1. Hello. I have a dilemma. I haven't got the slightest clue what .rar files are and I can't play them using any other means, i.e. Windows Media, Realplayer or Divx. What player plays these files and where can I find it?
     
    techgeek05, Aug 22, 2006
    #1
  2. mailpup

    mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 8,522   +246

    It's a type of archive file, like zip files. You need to uncompress them ("unzip") using a suitable archive utility program.
     
    mailpup, Aug 22, 2006
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  3. korrupt

    korrupt TS Rookie Posts: 1,060

    Try Winrar.

    Regards,

    Korrupt
     
    korrupt, Aug 23, 2006
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  4. techgeek05

    techgeek05 TS Rookie Topic Starter Posts: 17

    Hey thanks for the reply(s) y'all! I really appreciate it!
     
    techgeek05, Aug 23, 2006
    #4
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