vladasyn
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How to open .rar file?
I downloaded the library for Komplete and it came in .rar compression. I thought- Windows 8 would unzip any folders- .zip or .rar, but it asks me what program to use. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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SuperG
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:35:26
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You can use the free program 7zip, it will uncompress .rar files, as well as other formats. www.7-zip.org
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:40:14
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vladasyn
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:45:58
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Thank you for your reply. How about Win Zip? http://www.winzip.com/prodpagewz.html I thought I had it installed but I don't see it any more. I remember- it was counting days installed and never open at the end, or I had to wait for it to open. Is the 7 Zip works same annoying way? So Windows 8 would unzip .zip files but not .rar? Thank you.
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vladasyn
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:50:38
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Also- for 7 Zip- it says, that 32 bit version is .exe, but 64 bit version is .msi? Does it makes sense? I also see links on the right to newer versions- does it look valid to you- it takes me to some forum.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:53:36
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http://www.marcuscurtismusic.com/ Windows 10 ultimate, Sonar Platinum, AMD Phenom 2 x6 1075T processor 3.00 GHz, (6 cores) 8 gigs of Ram, Audio interfaces=VS-100, Pod X3 live pro, Boss GT-100, Boss GP10 Midi Controllers=Edirol PCR 800, roland GR-55. Ozone 7, Podfarm, Th2 Full Version, Melda, True Pianos Full Version, and a whole bunch of free VST plugins which can be found through my site.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 20:55:04
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vladasyn
Also- for 7 Zip- it says, that 32 bit version is .exe, but 64 bit version is .msi? Does it makes sense? I also see links on the right to newer versions- does it look valid to you- it takes me to some forum.
They are the different types of installers. Use the 64bit msi installer for 64bit Windows. The links are good, they take you to the SourceForge site and automatically start the download from there.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:13:28
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vladasyn
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:14:50
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Thank you for your replies. Scook, do you mean the main link to 7-Zip 9.20 version or on the site, to 7-Zip 9.30? It says it developmental version and link goes to the forum.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:20:59
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If you're lost on what version to install, go here http://www.7-zip.org/download.html and give the second link (.msi 32-bit for x86 systems) a try. I personally use 7-zip over the others for the sake that it doesn't nag me to purchase anything. Also, it's super helpful if you need to break large files up into smaller volumes (I often have to do this if I'm trying to move an .iso onto my external hard drive since it's formatted as Fat32 for Windows and Mac compatibility but won't accept files over 4 GBs in size). If you want to get really geeky with it, you can also use it to encrypt and password protect important digital documents (taxes, etc.). I'm sure there's some genius who knows how to break that code though. Anyhow, I like 7-zip :)
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:26:51
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I would suggest the link to the 9.20 version - changes to 7-zip are incremental and it's unlikely that the developmental version is introducing new features. The program has been available for many years and has many users. 
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vladasyn
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:27:15
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Um... Thanks you for the reply. Shouldn't I get 64 bit as my system is 64 bit?
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 21:29:53
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 22:04:25
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Sorry, yes if you're on 64-bit then go for it. I read Windows XP SP 3 in your signature and assumed 32-bit.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 22:12:05
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vladasyn
I downloaded the library for Komplete and it came in .rar compression. Since when does Komplete come as a set of compressed .rar files?
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 22:13:34
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Ryan - Vlada has multiple computers, and the XP one is for old stuff as needed. She is running a 64-bit machine as her standard music computer these days.
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 22:15:11
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I too download for Komplete, and never had had anything but Windows-readable compressed folders, so I too am confused as to what you would have downloaded from Native Instruments in rar format.
Bob Bone
Wisdom is a giant accumulation of "DOH!" Sonar: Platinum (x64), X3 (x64) Audio Interfaces: AudioBox 1818VSL, Steinberg UR-22 Computers: 1) i7-2600 k, 32 GB RAM, Windows 8.1 Pro x64 & 2) AMD A-10 7850 32 GB RAM Windows 10 Pro x64 Soft Synths: NI Komplete 8 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, many others MIDI Controllers: M-Audio Axiom Pro 61, Keystation 88es Settings: 24-Bit, Sample Rate 48k, ASIO Buffer Size 128, Total Round Trip Latency 9.7 ms
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vladasyn
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Re: How to open .rar file?
2013/10/09 23:28:56
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Thank you for your advice and help. Are you confused or curious? :) I am downloading Sonokinetic sounds and I can not wait to unRaR it and hear what they got.
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