WinRar

__**Win Rar**__ - is a program that is used to compress a file or folder so that it doesn't take up so much space. All the contents of your folder will be saved in a new format. Your original folder will still be on your computer, but by using WinRar, you create a copy of the folder which takes up less space. Here you will learn:


 * 1) How to install Win Rar
 * 2) How to compress a folder
 * 3) How to open a compressed folder

__**How to Install WinRar[[image:icon-winrar.gif]]**__
Click on the link below to being the install process. Follow the onscreen commands to complete the install.



**__How to Compress a folder__**
A new icon will appear on your your desktop with the same name as your folder. This is your WinRar compressed folder. It has all the same info as your original folder, it just takes up less space. This WinRar file will be emailed to jborchard@paterson.k12.nj.us
 * Right-Click on the folder you would like to compress.
 * Click on "Add to Archive"
 * Click "OK"

__**How to Open a WinRar File**__
To open a WinRar file, just double click on the icon. A window will open with the uncompressed folder inside. media type="custom" key="9855549"