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

techgeek05
08-22-2006, 01:07 PM
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?

mailpup
08-22-2006, 01:36 PM
It's a type of archive file, like zip files. You need to uncompress them ("unzip") using a suitable archive utility program.

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korrupt
08-23-2006, 01:02 AM
Try Winrar.

Regards,

Korrupt

techgeek05
08-23-2006, 02:02 AM
Hey thanks for the reply(s) y'all! I really appreciate it!

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