rar extractor thingy

[matty198111]

just wandering if anyone knows of an alternative to winrar that is free and easy to use

dont really wanna pay for winrar if i can help it

cheers all

mat

[syycoe]

you could try 7zip i think it is still freeware but have not used it for a long while

[cactusjack]

I use 7-Zip www.7-zip.org/

[Raffles]

I believe the latest Windows OS has a built in unzipper. I've used WinZip for years and I think you can still get a free trial download from www.download.com

[thehitman]

yep 7-zip is the best and it's free

[farzooks]

I'm using a free Winrar from years ago - it's a trial version that nags me on startup but is easily ignored.
I only use it for .rar anyway and only once in a blue moon, so I never felt inclined to pay.
Mine is ver 3.60 beta1, but the later versions might work ok
Here's a site with old versions of various software
www.oldapps.com/winrar.php

[Deleted]

I have a trial version of winrar that just keep on going .. just click off the bug screen and it still works

[leftfield]

I also use 7zip. Can't fault it at all.

[ant]

Winrar is fine (with the nag) but sometimes you need to extract instead of cut'n'paste, 7 is the best option

[farzooks]

My winrar extracts fine, to directory or file, rebuilds longer files (like movies, out of dozens of smaller rars) and is very well behaved.