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.

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