Now, click “Add to “folder name” archive.”ĭepending on the size of the file or folder in question, it can take some time to compress and create the archive. You can also compress these items and send via e-mail if you so choose. You will see both of those options there. Right-click on a file or folder on your computer. You can create an archive you customize yourself or create one by default based on the title of what you choose. Archives are a great way to save space, condense volumes and easily transfer larger items you want to share. You can do this with files, folders, pictures and just about anything on your computer. However, at any time, you can always open the Help files for WinRAR to learn more.įirst, we will start with creating our own archive. WinRAR is a highly complex program but for most users, they only need to know the basics we will go over in this walkthrough. WinRAR is now successfully installed on your computer, and you can begin using it. Now, you can customize what is and is not included in the context menus. This will allow you to utilize WinRAR right-click commands to compress and uncompress archives on demand. You can also choose where to create links and folders, as well as shell integration.
If you are not using any other compression software, click “Select All.” Otherwise, you can select which extensions you see fit.
