RAR5 File Extension

What is RAR5 file?

Full format name of files that use RAR5 extension is WinRAR Compressed Archive. RARLAB defined the WinRAR Compressed Archive format standard. Files with RAR5 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with RAR5 extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. WinRAR is by far the most used program for working with RAR5 files. WinRAR software was developed by win.rar GmbH, and on its official website you may find more information about RAR5 files or the WinRAR software program.

Programs which support RAR5 file extension

The following listing features RAR5-compatible programs. Files with RAR5 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with RAR5 extension?

Being unable to open files with RAR5 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with RAR5 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with RAR5 files.

Step 1. Download and install WinRAR

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RAR5 files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WinRAR and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading WinRAR installed is by going to developer’s website (win.rar GmbH) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update WinRAR to the latest version

You still cannot access RAR5 files although WinRAR is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that WinRAR cannot handle files with RAR5 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WinRAR.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RAR5 files to WinRAR

If you have the latest version of WinRAR installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage RAR5 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the RAR5 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WinRAR installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open RAR5 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the RAR5 file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select WinRAR and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with RAR5 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the RAR5 for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RAR5 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The RAR5 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the RAR5 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. RAR5 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with RAR5 extension is complete and error-free

If the RAR5 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the RAR5 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the WinRAR Compressed Archive file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WinRAR

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support RAR5 files. Close all running programs and try opening the RAR5 file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with WinRAR Compressed Archive file. It may be the case that the RAR5 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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