Solution for WinRAR Archive Not Responding

WinRAR Archive has stopped working

“Yesterday, my cousin gave me a game folder which was compressed in RAR format; I was very excited about the game and immediately started extracting the contents of the RAR file using WinRAR application, but half way through the extracting process my WinRAR archive stopped responding. I waited a while and forcefully quit the program. I tried many times but the result was the same. I don’t know what the reason behind the problem is. Can anyone give me solution for WinRAR archive not responding?”

This is a kind of question you often find in many of WinRAR forums and blogs. People often encounter problems with their WinRAR application while trying to extract contents from a large RAR file. After which, they won’t be able to copy or access any of the contents from the RAR file. Usually this happens due to corruption of RAR file which can be solved with the help of a powerful WinRAR repair application such as Remo Repair.

Remo Repair:

Remo Repair is a perfect solution for repairing not responding WinRAR archives in a very easy and efficient way. The tool uses advanced algorithm to fix severely corrupt or damaged WinRAR files in a very short amount of time. Having said that, the application supports to fixing of WinRAR archives with CRC errors, WinRAR unexpected end of archive error, WinRAR no files to extract error etc. More to this, the tool easily repairs password protected, encrypted and large sized WinRAR archives on Windows desktop / laptop computer.

Benefits of using this application:

  • The tool works on read only mode which ensures no damage is made to the original RAR file
  • Free demo version of the software is available through which you can check the tools capability
  • Technical assistance is provided to you round the clock
  • The application is completely free from viruses or malwares
  • Is designed with easy to use interface, which can be operated by even a novice user
  • Allows you to preview the contents of the repaired RAR file before saving purpose

Few useful suggestions:

Install and update your antivirus application regularly, to scan and remove harmful viruses from your computer. Always recover your deleted RAR file using a reliable third party recovery application. Avoid closing your WinRAR application while extracting important RAR files. Regularly backup you’re important RAR files on reliable storage devices such as external hard disk, pen drive, CDs, DVDS etc. Never interrupt while downloading or uploading WinRAR files to internet.

Procedure to fix Winrar Archive not responding issue:

Step 1: Repairing WinRAR archive using Remo Repair is a simple and easy procedure. First, download and install the trial version of the software to your Windows computer. Double click on the shortcut icon to open the application. Choose your corrupt / damaged WinRAR files by clicking on “Browse” option and after selection click on “Repair” button to start the repair process.

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: You can moniter the repair process by looking at the progress bar.

Figure B: Repairing Progress

Step 3: Once the repair process gets complete, you can preview the contents of the repaired WinRAR archive.

Figure C: Preview Repaired RAR File

Step 4: At last, save the repaired WinRAR file to your desired destination location.

Figure D: Save Repaired RAR File

Important Tips:

  • Backup your important RAR files on some reliable external storage drive so as to recover it when you face any damage issues on RAR archives
  • Install advanced antivirus program on your system to remove deadly viruses to keep your files including .rar file free from corruption
  • Use download manager for downloading your crucial RAR files
  • Don’t interrupt the file downloading process in between

Learn how to repair and open damaged RAR file

Step 1: Fixing damaged WinRAR files is very easy by using Remo RAR Repair software. Just download and install the demo version of tool. Double click on the shortcut icon and open the application. Choose your damaged RAR archives which is to be repaired and click on ‘Repair’ button.

Figure 1: Main Screen

Step 2: Now, the program scans and fixes the specified damaged RAR file. You can view the repair process through the progress bar.

Figure 2: Repairing Progress

Step 3: After completion, the wizard displays the contents of the RAR files.

Figure 3: Preview Repaired File

Step 4: At last, save the fixed files to your desired location by using “Save” option (However, you can activate this option to save, only after you buy the full version)

Figure 4: Save Repaired RAR File