Double-click the RAR file.
This should open it in WinRAR automatically. You may need to select WinRAR from a pop-up list and then click OK to open WinRAR. The first time you open WinRAR, you may be prompted to purchase it. Click the X icon in the top-right corner of the prompt to close it.
How do I open a RAR file without WinZip?
You can double-click any RAR file to open it in 7-ZIP and view or extract the files. If you know you want to extract the files, you can do it without even opening 7-Zip. Right-click any RAR file, point to the “7-Zip” menu, and then select one of the “Extract” options, depending on where you want to extract the files.
How do I open a .rar file on Windows 10?
How to open RAR files in Windows 10
- Download and install 7-Zip.
- Open the location of your . ...
- Look for a contextual menu which says “7-Zip”.
- Hover your mouse over it, and choose extract files.
- In the next window, you can select a path.
- Enter a password if the RAR file is protected, and other options.
