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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

By justin james December 10, 2009, 11:43 PM PST

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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

Create an archive

Create an archive

This is the dialog to create an archive. The basic settings tab is sensible and easy to understand, while the other tabs contain a wealth of useful functionality. This will please both beginners and advanced users.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

Volume definitions

Volume definitions

One of the neat features is the ability to make a custom list of “Volume” definitions, which are used in splitting archives.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

Low-level changes

Low-level changes

Like creating an archive, extracting one presents good defaults and an easy to understand interface, with the ability to make low-level changes on the “Advanced” tab.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

Archive information

Archive information

WinRAR offers a nifty information screen on archives which presents a good amount of detail for those who might be interested.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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