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WinRAR not responding / stuck when opening archive
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The popular data compression, encryption and archiving tool WinRAR for Windows can stop working when extracting a large zip or RAR file. It will show a not responding error message when it’s at about 98%.
WinRAR can get stuck or stop responding due to several reasons. One of the reason is download error where the file can get corrupted during the download The issue can also occur with zip files with a changed file extension.
In this article, we explore a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the WinRAR not responding problem.
How do I fix the WinRAR not responding on Windows 10 problem?
1.Use WinZip for file compression
WinZipis a popular compression software that can help you fix theWinRARnot responding issue. Using a goodWinRARalternative, like WinZip, can help if there is a glitch with the app during file extraction.
Apart from the best-in-class file compression, WinZip also offers some additional features. For one, it comes with a versatile file management system on Windows computers and devices.
It also comes with easy sharing by email, cloud, social media and IM, PDF conversion, watermarking, and excellent encryption to protect your personal data. With Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive integration, it offers access to cloud storage accounts.
Key features of WinZip:
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2. Check your antivirus software
If you are noticing your PC to have stopped responding along withWinRAR, check your antivirus. Your antivirus software may have started scanning the zip file to protect your PC from malware and adware.
To confirm if the antivirus is causing the issue, do the following.
Once completed, turn on your antivirus again and then try compressing or unzipping the file. If the issue persists with the antivirus on,install a different antivirusand see if that resolves the error.
3. Update WinRAR
Once installed, unzip a file and check if the app continues to get stuck or stops responding.
4. Check for permission issues
If runningWinRARas administrator fixes the issue, do the following.
5. Reinstall WinRAR
TheWinRARnot responding/stuck when opening archive problem can occur due to outdatedWinRARversion or permission issues. Updating the app to the latest version can fix the problem.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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