Repair RAR Files Not Working in Windows PC

RAR is an archive file format which is used to compress multiple files in a single container on system. This compressed file type is often used to save memory space on a computer hard disk. Inspite of saving storage space, these RAR files are also used to send/receive large files or folders over the network and also offers features like password protection, splitting and encryption. However like other common files, your RAR file won’t work under certain conditions. At times, RAR file may suddenly stops working and display error message like “Cannot open this file xxx.rar, it does not appear to be a valid file” while trying to open it. This error may indicate that your RAR file is corrupted or inaccessible.

However, it is not necessary to get tensed about your essential RAR file which is not working or showing error message, because not working RAR files can be fixed with the aid of an efficient RAR repair utility available on internet. But before looking at appropriate solution, let us see some of the reasons behind RAR files that stops working:

  • RAR file will not work after harmful virus / malware infection
  • CRC error (Cyclic Redundancy Check) while extracting RAR file can make it inaccessible
  • RAR file get corrupt due to improper download
  • Sometimes using unsecure third party software to extract compressed RAR file can damage it
  • Presence of bad sectors on hard drive where your RAR archives are stored leads to unreadability of those files

As stated before, not working RAR files can be fixed by using a relevant RAR repair utility; here it is recommended to use Yodot RAR Repair software to accomplish this task.

Not working RAR file repair software:

Yodot RAR Repair tool is among the best application to repair not working RAR archive due to any of above discussed factors on Windows system. The software attains rigorous scanning on inaccessible RAR file and recovers all the content present in that file with ease in less period of time. Irrespective of size of corrupt RAR file, the tool fixes the problem instantly. Adding to this, it can repair password locked RAR files successfully. This utility is compatible to run on all the latest Windows operating systems like Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 and 2003

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Steps to fix not working RAR files:

  • Download Yodot RAR Repair software and install it to your Windows desktop / laptop
  • Run the software and follow the given instructions
  • Click on “Browse” button to select your RAR file that not working
  • Begin the repair process by clicking on “Repair” button
  • The application enables you to view the RAR file fixing process via progress bar
  • Wait till the process get complete, after that the utility shows all the files present in the not working RAR file
  • At last, save the repaired RAR file to your preferred location by using “Save” option

Basic tips:

  • Taking backup of essential RAR files acts like insurance at the time of its inaccessibility, so it highly suggested to keep multiple copies of required files
  • While proceeding with any in-built method to fix RAR file that is not working, keep copy of that inaccessible RAR archive
  • Maintain genuine antivirus software to keep your system bug free

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