Normally, large files are compressed, so they can be stored in a considerably less amount of space and transmitted faster over the internet. Some of the most commonly used compressed files are RAR and Zip.
Consider a situation where you got some important files in the form of RAR from a friend. When you try opening the file, you get an error ‘No files to extract’.
If you are such a situation, don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll help you resolve ‘No files to extract’ error easily. First of all, you need to understand that this error implies corruption in the file. Corruption can be the result of multiple reasons such as
Compression errors: This can occur due to errors by the application (WinRAR in this case) while creating the compressed file.
Errors during download/transfer: Invalid data may be written into the file when you’re downloading a file over the internet and this may result in corruption
Virus attacks: Virus attacks are again one of the most common reasons for corruption in files and RAR is no exception
When a RAR file is corrupt, the file becomes inaccessible or you may get error messages such as ‘No files to extract’, ‘CRC’ errors etc. Now let us see some solutions to resolve the error ‘No files to extract’.
Solution 1: Download the file again
In cases when it is possible, try to get a new copy of the file by downloading it again. This will help resolve the issue. However, if you obtained the file from a different source and you can’t get another copy, you can make use of professional RAR repair tools to repair your file.
Solution 2: Remo Repair RAR
Remo Repair RAR is a great tool to fix corruption issues in RAR files. Corruption due to header inconsistencies or due to invalid data being introduced into the file, CRC errors or virus infected files can be fixed.
The software can work with password protected or encrypted files. Not just documents, but the software can also repair and recover multimedia files stored in RAR files. It also supports repair of large RAR files of over 4 GB in size.
The software is designed to be compatible with all versions of WinRAR and Windows including the latest Windows 10.
Simple steps to repair your RAR file
Repairing your RAR files is extremely simple using the Remo Repair RAR application. Begin by downloading and installing the software on your system.
- Launch the Remo Repair RAR and select the corrupt RAR file by clicking on the Browse button
- After you’ve selected the file, click on Repair and wait for the repair process to complete
- You will be notified once the repair process is complete; then Preview the repaired file and click on the Select folder to save the file
Your RAR file is now repaired and you should be able to extract its contents easily without any issue. Download a free trial of Remo Repair RAR today and repair your file for free!