Jul 11, 2017 7zip is supposed to be able to open RAR files but is not supposed to be able to create them. Viewing tools then options it has my user name displayed for RAR files. I am the only user for this computer. If the 7zip is changed to all users with apply there is a pop up access denied. Does anyone know how to configure 7zip to open RAR files? It has the ability to open archived files and archive files in three formats which are ZIP, RAR and RAR 5. Both Winrar and 7Zip are very similar to each other as they do almost the same functions. Step 1: Before compressing files, we will configure some settings present in WinRar, so firstly open WinRar. For ZIP and GZIP formats, 7-Zip provides a compression ratio that is 2-10% better than the ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z.
7zip is known for producing excellent compression ratios- sometimes even better than Winzip when using the 7Z for creating archives. (7z is the default format for Z-zip like the RAR is for WinRaR.)
First you want to select the files that you would like to archive. To highlight multiple files, press 'CTRL + left click' on the specific files.
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A – highlight the file(s) that you would like to archive. (CTRL+left click for multiple files)
Then you can right click the files to bring up the menu. Select '7-Zip' then > 'Add to Archive.'
A – Select '7-Zip' from menu
B – Then Select 'Add to archive…'
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7Zip will then pull up a window with several drop down menu options. For basic needs, the only option you would need to adjust is the 'Compression level' menu. Select the highest level 'Ultra'. The higher the compression, the more memory it will use on your pc. Then click 'OK'.
A – Go to 'Compression level' drop down menu.
B – Select the 'Ultra' level.
C – Click 'OK'
After you click OK, 7-zip will bring up another window with a status bar informing you when the process will be completed.
When complete, the 7zip file will be located in the same folder of the files you unless you specified another location.
A – Complete 7zip archive file
For more help refer to other NGR 7-zip guides:
1. 7-Zip Download and Installation Guide
2. How to Extract / UnRAR with 7-Zip
3. How to Use 7-Zip to Split / Archive a File
4. How to create an Archive / Zip with 7-Zip
