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How to open and extract rar files on Windows 10 pc?
Why Windows 10 still does not add support for .rar file? I recently downloaded a few RAR files on my Windows 10 PC (the latest 22H2), but there is no way to open the winrar archives. It seems like Wi...
You’re right—Windows 10 has native support for ZIP but not for RAR, so you’ll need a third-party tool. The most popular free and safe options are 7-Zip and PeaZip, both lightweight and open-source. After installing, you can just right-click a RAR file and choose Extract Here or Extract to Folder.
If you prefer an all-in-one solution, WinRAR (the original RAR tool) works too, though it’s shareware with a trial period. There aren’t any hidden built-in options for RAR in Windows 10, so a third-party extractor is the way to go. For safety, always download these tools directly from their official sites.