Editors’ Review

WinRAR (64-bit) allows you to open, create, and manage various types of compressed files through its intuitive and streamlined interface. This program offers a full set of features for manipulating and managing compressed files, and it works smoothly and efficiently.

Pros
Intuitive interface: When you attempt to open a ZIP or RAR file, this app automatically takes over and presents the contents of the compressed file, so that you can immediately access them. From this main interface window, you can then manage the archive by adding to it, repairing it, or protecting it, all using the tools readily available across the top of the interface. Even novice users will find their way around this program quite quickly.

Quick create or add: In addition to letting you open compressed files, WinRAR also allows you to create new ones or add to existing archives. You can do this either by dragging and dropping the files in, or by adding them using the controls across the top of the interface.

Cons
64-bit systems only: This particular version of WinRAR is for 64-bit systems only. If you have a 32-bit system, you can download a version optimized for that configuration. And if you’re not sure, the 32-bit version will work on both 64-bit and 32-bit machines.

Bottom Line
WinRAR is at the top of the list when it comes to programs of this type. It’s hard to go too long without having to open some type of compressed file that Windows can’t handle, and so it’s worth checking this app out. It’s free to try for 40 days, but after that, you’ll have to purchase a license for $29 to continue using it.

Editors’ note: This is a review of the trial version of WinRAR (64-bit) 5.01.

What’s new in version 7.00
● The ZIP SFX module now rejects certain commands in the archive comment for enhanced security.● WinRAR now uses HTTPS for web links, adding a layer of security.● SFX archives now provide more detailed error information from the operating system.● The -idn switch now simplifies archive name display in ‘v’ and ‘l’ commands.● When using -ibck -ri switches together, WinRAR sets the specified priority.● “File/Change drive” now remembers the last folder on the previous drive for convenience.● WinRAR now includes the unpacking file name in the incorrect password warning for RAR5 archives.