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Mister B · 04-28-2003, 07:33 PM

I've just downloaded a file that is in .rar format. The problem is that my winrar copy is expired. Is there any other way to use this file without spending $30 on a copy of winrar?

The_Dude · 04-28-2003, 07:41 PM

http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.ht...rar&tg=dl-2001

check out that link

got a whole bunch of prog's that can open up rar's

Simplyzip 1.1b13

that one can open up rar + a shitload of other formats and it's free

Mister B · 04-28-2003, 07:53 PM

Hey thanks for the help.

I just don't think it was meant to be, the damn program won't download

WildZero · 04-28-2003, 08:59 PM

What would happen if your copy hadn't expired yet?

What time is it?

meanSpleen · 04-28-2003, 09:17 PM

Expired - He downloaded the trial version and the 30 day limit ran out.

WildZero · 04-28-2003, 09:24 PM

Can he turn back his system clock?

SecretMethod70 · 04-28-2003, 09:32 PM

I'm a bit confused but, I've never had a version of WinRAR expire (all trial versions). Did they change their policy now?

Mister B · 04-29-2003, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

I downloaded an archiver called Power Archiver 2002. It works pretty much like winrar, but it too has a timed trial period.

Secret Method- I didn't think they had a time limit on the trial version of Winrar either. I went back and looked at it and it says it has a 40-day trial period. I couldn't even re-download the program and get it to run.

darkure · 04-29-2003, 11:23 AM

I use a trial version of WinRar that says the trial has expired but I can still use the program just fine.

Edit- There is a big difference between a trial version and a "trail" version

The_Dude · 04-29-2003, 03:56 PM

i thought it was only winzip that didnt run out.

my old version of winrar did.

heyal256 · 04-29-2003, 07:10 PM

Have you tried using winace? When the trial is over, it just bugs you but i don't think that it actually expires, but that may have changed in the newer version. http://www.winace.com

meanSpleen · 04-29-2003, 08:27 PM

eww, I've had problems with winace. For some reason, it always ran slow. I'd go for Ultimatezip - http://www.ultimatezip.com - over winace. *shudder*

SiN · 04-30-2003, 05:41 AM

mhm. i agree, winace sux cock.

dunno about a free and *legal* rar util tho..i just use WinRAR.

04-28-2003, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mister B Insane Location: Burbs of St.Lou	.rar files I've just downloaded a file that is in .rar format. The problem is that my winrar copy is expired. Is there any other way to use this file without spending $30 on a copy of winrar? __________________ "Little racoons and old possums 'n' stuff all live up in here. They've got to have a little place to sit." Bob Ross.

04-28-2003, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.ht...rar&tg=dl-2001 check out that link got a whole bunch of prog's that can open up rar's Simplyzip 1.1b13 that one can open up rar + a shitload of other formats and it's free __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

04-28-2003, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mister B Insane Location: Burbs of St.Lou	Hey thanks for the help. I just don't think it was meant to be, the damn program won't download __________________ "Little racoons and old possums 'n' stuff all live up in here. They've got to have a little place to sit." Bob Ross.

04-28-2003, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
WildZero Tilted Location: Jersey City	What would happen if your copy hadn't expired yet? What time is it? __________________ My other sig says something clever.

04-28-2003, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
meanSpleen Squid hat! Location: A Few Miles Away From Halx	Expired - He downloaded the trial version and the 30 day limit ran out. __________________ Like TFP? Donate To Keep It Alive!!

04-28-2003, 09:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
WildZero Tilted Location: Jersey City	Can he turn back his system clock? __________________ My other sig says something clever.

04-28-2003, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	I'm a bit confused but, I've never had a version of WinRAR expire (all trial versions). Did they change their policy now? __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

04-29-2003, 10:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mister B Insane Location: Burbs of St.Lou	Thanks for the help guys. I downloaded an archiver called Power Archiver 2002. It works pretty much like winrar, but it too has a timed trial period. Secret Method- I didn't think they had a time limit on the trial version of Winrar either. I went back and looked at it and it says it has a 40-day trial period. I couldn't even re-download the program and get it to run. __________________ "Little racoons and old possums 'n' stuff all live up in here. They've got to have a little place to sit." Bob Ross.

04-29-2003, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
darkure Addict Location: Dodging the ice pick	I use a trial version of WinRar that says the trial has expired but I can still use the program just fine. Edit- There is a big difference between a trial version and a "trail" version __________________ COYW

04-29-2003, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	i thought it was only winzip that didnt run out. my old version of winrar did. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

04-29-2003, 07:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
heyal256 Not so great lurker Location: NY	Have you tried using winace? When the trial is over, it just bugs you but i don't think that it actually expires, but that may have changed in the newer version. http://www.winace.com

04-29-2003, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
meanSpleen Squid hat! Location: A Few Miles Away From Halx	eww, I've had problems with winace. For some reason, it always ran slow. I'd go for Ultimatezip - http://www.ultimatezip.com - over winace. shudder __________________ Like TFP? Donate To Keep It Alive!!

04-30-2003, 05:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
SiN strangelove Location: ...more here than there...	mhm. i agree, winace sux cock. dunno about a free and legal rar util tho..i just use WinRAR. __________________ - + - ° GiRLie GeeK ° - + - ° 01110010011011110110111101110100001000000110110101100101 Therell be days/When Ill stray/I may appear to be/Constantly out of reach/I give in to sin/Because I like to practise what I preach