Error occurs due to misconfigured permissions or password protection. Windows built-in extractor cannot handle password protection
Windows 11/10 can open RAR files but requires third-party software. RAR files are proprietary format supporting compression and error recovery. Windows doesn't recognize RAR format by default
EXE files are Windows executables used for software installation and distribution. Double-clicking EXE files starts them automatically. Internet-downloaded EXEs may require confirmation before running. Registry Editor can be used to fix compatibility issues
File compression helps free up storage space on computers and mobile devices. Compression programs allow selecting different levels of compression. Not all file types can be easily compressed. Compression often reduces file quality
7-Zip is a free Windows compression utility with advanced options. Download and install 7-Zip from 7-zip.org. Choose ZIP or 7z format and Ultra compression level. Maximum dictionary size is 256 MB. Compressed files appear in same folder with .zip or .7z extension
DMG files are Apple disk image files similar to Windows ISOs. DMG files create new drives for software installation and organization. DMG files are used to store compressed software installers