Remove RAR Password

REMOVE RAR FILE PASSWORDS

Roshal ARchive (RAR) files are archives consisting of much larger files compressed to save space and facilitate easier transfer between computers. RAR files can also be encrypted with a password to preventunauthorized access. When passwords are used during compression, the compressed files are encrypted using the password as an encryption key. Once they have been encrypted they are unreadable without the password. If you forget the password for an archive, you can use one of several programs to attempt recovery. These programs check a number of different passwords one after another, until they find one that works.

Option 1: Create a New Archive File Without Password Restriction

As a password can be set to protect the file from unauthorized access, when the file is double-clicked, the user is prompted to enter a password. But if you entered a wrong password, the file remains locked. Well, you can remove the password restrictions on RAR files by creating a new archive file.

1. Double-click the RAR file to open.

2. Enter the password when prompted. The contents of the file are then extracted.

3. Right-click the extracted file and click "Add to Archive." The "Archive Name and Parameters" window launches.

4. Click the "Advanced" tab and then click "Set Password."

5. Empty any text in the both password boxes in the Set Password window.

6.Click the "OK" button to save the settings. A new RAR archive file is created without a password.