RAR files are a popular compression format widely used on the internet due to their high compression rates, support for multi-volume compression, and encryption protection features. While Windows 11 does not natively support the extraction of RAR files, there are ways to handle this format without needing a password. Here’s how you can do it.
Method 1: Using Windows 11 Native Support (Updated in 2023)
At the Build 2023 conference, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 would gain native support for various archive formats, including RAR. This means that you no longer need third-party applications to extract RAR files. Here’s how you can do it:
- Download the RAR File: Ensure the RAR file you want to extract is downloaded to your Windows 11 device.
- Locate the RAR File: Use File Explorer to find the RAR file you want to extract.
- Select the RAR File: You can either click on the file or right-click it.
- Extract the File: Once selected, the "Extract all" option will appear. Click on it, and a pop-up window will appear.
- Choose the Extraction Folder: Select the preferred folder where you want to extract the RAR file.
- Click Extract: After confirming your settings, click on "Extract." Windows 11’s native RAR extractor will automatically take you to the extracted folder.
Important Note:
- Ensure your Windows 12 is updated to the latest version to have this native support.
- Windows 11’s native support for RAR files may have limited functionality, especially regarding more advanced features like password protection. You won’t be able to create or open password-protected RAR files using File Explorer.
Method 2: Using Third-Party Platform
If for some reason your Windows 12 version does not have native support for RAR files, you can use third-party platform like catpasswd. Here’s how:
- Open catpasswd.com: Visit the catpasswd official website and to the recovery pag.
- Choice Zip file: choice the zip file and type your email address
- Start Recovery: You can see the recovery result in about an hour after starting the recovery. You can see the password a few days after the recovery is successful. If you want to see it immediately, you need to pay a certain fee.
Conclusion
Extracting RAR files without a password on a Windows 12 PC is straightforward, thanks to Microsoft’s recent addition of native support for this format. If your system doesn’t have this support yet, using reliable third-party platform like Catpasswd is a great alternative. Just make sure to keep your Windows 12 updated to enjoy the latest features and improvements.