Fix WinRAR After Invalid RAR File Error


Invalid RAR File Error

Sometimes when you try to open or extract files from the RAR file you might encounter an error message " Cannot open this file: it does not appear to be a valid file". This clearly indicates that the corresponding RAR file is corrupt and you may not be able to access its contents. Nevertheless, you can overcome invalid RAR file errors and easily extract the archives by making use of the WinRAR Repair software. With the help of this proficient software, you can fix the RAR file after invalid RAR file error and extract its contents including photo, audio, video, documents, spreadsheets, etc.

The Smart Way to Repair RAR File after Invalid RAR File Error

WinRAR Repair is a robust application to fix invalid RAR file archives by using the advanced scan algorithms. It extracts all types of data from damaged RAR archives within a simple set of steps. It is the award-winning software that is also capable to fix CRC errors, filename too long errors, no files to extract, unknown format, and other RAR errors.

The app can easily repair RAR files with size 4GB or higher in a hassle-free way. Furthermore, it is powerful enough to extract password-protected RAR archives with great ease. One can make use of this completely automated program to repair damaged RAR archives created using WinRAR 5.70, WinRAR 5.60, WinRAR 5.50, WinRAR 5.00, WinRAR 4.20, WinRAR 4.00, WinRAR 3.00, WinRAR 2.00, WinRAR 1.5, WinRAR 1.3, etc.

Features of WinRAR Repair software

  • Runs on all versions of Windows operating systems
  • Supports fixture of RAR and ZIP archives from various storage drives
  • Can be used to solve RAR error filename too long with ease
  • Helps to repair spanned RAR, multipart, and split RAR archives
  • Designed with an intuitive UI
  • Available in a free trial version
  • Fixes RAR archive after 42126 error

Steps to Fix RAR File after Invalid RAR File Error

Step 1: Install the software on your system and open its main screen as shown in Figure A.

Fix Rar File after Invalid Rar File Error - Main Screen

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: Browse to select the invalid RAR file and click on the "Repair" button as shown in Figure B.

Fix Rar File after Invalid Rar File Error - Select Ivalid RAR Archive

Figure B: Select Invalid RAR Archive

Step 3: Pick the location to save a fixed invalid RAR file and click on the "Save" icon as shown in Figure C.

Fix Rar File after Invalid Rar File Error - Save Fixed RAR File

Figure C: Save Fixed RAR File