Recommend a free RAR program?

[MPTech]

I had a RAR program installed a couple months ago (I rarely use .rar files), but it apparently was a trial version and expired.

Can anyone recommend a good / free nks/ non-expiring .rar program? (for XP Home)

thanks!

[Midknyte]

http://www.7-zip.org/
http://www.izarc.org/
http://www.jzip.com/
http://peazip.sourceforge.net/

[photolady]

I use the 7-zip and it works nicely for me. Have been using it for several years now with no problems.

[HAN]

IMO, 7-Zip is the best of it's kind. Simple interface and I have never had any negative issues using it. Nowadays, that's saying something!

[MPTech]

I'll give 7-zip a try. Thanks!

[MPTech]

Installed it last night and it worked great, thanks.

one question. I couldn't launch it by clicking the .rar file, I had to start 7-zip and search for the file. Is that correct?

[Midknyte]

You need to set the file association for .rar to 7-zip.

Open 7-zip
go to Tools - Options
check rar under the System tab

OR

right click on a .rar file
click Open With
Choose 7-zip
check "always use the selected program..."

[MPTech]

kewl, thanks!