RAR files are wordpad documents

[falloutboi]

So basically, I have windows 8.1 and somehow it makes my rar files open as word documents and I can't change it back. It isn't just a problem with my games, because I can't download any rar files. I've tried so much to change then back to 'plain' files but it won't work. I tried unticking the box that says 'use this application for all .rar files' but it just re-ticks .. Some one help because its soo frustrating now!

[Flynn Arrowstarr]

Hi, falloutboi.

You may need to download a program such as WinRAR or 7zip in order to open these files.

If you already have one of these programs, you can follow the steps at this article to permanently change the file association.

Hope this helps and happy Simming.

Flynn

[falloutboi]

I have both those programs so that was what was so confusing! it's such an obscure problem I think, I wasn't able to find anything about it, so thanks alot!
Edit - the article anything about how to change .rar files or even what to change them into, it was kind of telling me to do what I'd already tried. Could anyone shed any light?

[MrsFlynn]

Hi Falloutboi,

I don't know much about RAR files, but was trying find some information to help you with the RAR problem.

While searching on RAR files, I found this site that might be of help.

What is a RAR File? (How to Open, Edit, & Convert RAR Files)
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fileextensions/f/rar-file.htm

I hope this helps, and welcome to the forum.

MrsFlynn

[Zyffyr]

In WinRAR itself, go to Options -> Settings -> Integration, and check the boxes for the file types you want it to handle.

[falloutboi]

A this worked! I had to extract a few things a couple of times, but hopefully they'll open as those 'plain files'. If not, I think I've found a cure. Thank you!