Enterprise Software

Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

By // December 11, 2009, 12:08 AM PST // justin_m_james

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  • User interface

    Like its competition, WinRAR's interface is standard Windows Explorer-like GUI with basic file management capabilities.

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

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  • 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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  • Application settings

    The application settings allow for a huge range of different changes. Users who love having control over the systems will appreciate WinRAR for this level of configuration.

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Wizard

    Like WinZip, WinRAR has a "Wizard" interface for beginners.

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

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  • 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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User interface

Like its competition, WinRAR's interface is standard Windows Explorer-like GUI with basic file management capabilities.

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

Image created by Justin James for TechRepublic.

About Justin James

Justin James is an OutSystems MVP, architect, and developer with expertise in SaaS applications and enterprise applications.

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