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
Download WinRAR from win-rar.com. Run the installer to install the program. Launch WinRAR after installation
Checksum error occurs during RAR/ZIP extraction due to corrupted archive files. Main causes include bad sectors, improper downloads, and insufficient disk space
Checksum error occurs when RAR files lose bytes or generate additional bits. Error prevents successful RAR file extraction
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Users receive "unknown format or damaged" error when opening ZIP/RAR files. Error occurs when Windows File Explorer can't open compressed files