how to open .rar files (is this the right forum?)

[gbizzle]

Hi,

How do you open .rar files? Do I need a special software that I can download from somewhere? I wasn't sure where to post this question, so if this is the wrong place, please direct me.

Thanks a lot everyone.

-G

[pop pop]

.rar files are compressed like .zip files. Go here to (http://www.majorgeeks.com/download524.html) download the WinRar utility to unpack them.

[ErnieK]

You could also go here and get ZipGenius. Opens RAR fiel along with about 19 other types. Also allows toy to view inside a zipped file. It is FREEWARE.
http://www.zipgenius.it/index_eng.htm