Ubuntu – Archive Manager – Add Rar/Unrar Support
I use rar-files pretty frequently, and I found that the built in Archive Manager in Ubuntu does not support rar-files (both creation and extraction) out of the box.
For the more experienced, here is the quick guide to make is work: Open a Terminal > Enter the command “sudo apt-get install rar unrar”
For the more inexperienced, here is a screenshot guide.
This would be the usual error message you receive when trying to extract a file.
When try to create a rar archive, you will also have noticed, that rar is not selectable from the archive options.
However the solution is simple…First open a Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
Once open, enter the command “sudo apt-get install rar unrar” and hit Enter. You will be prompted for your administrator password, enter it and hit Enter again. (the funny graphics are to hide my user name)
The rar and unrar packages should install without issues as seen below.
Now try to open a rar-file and you will see that the Ubuntu Archive Manager will now be able to open it.
Also when trying to create an archive, the rar option is now available.
NOTE: if you want to uninstall rar and unrar support, simply use the command “sudo apt-get remove rar unrar”
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Thanks a lot for your post!
You really helped this newbie!