Windows 10: I downloaded a .rar file with virus. What should do I do ?

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  1. VIVIANMARTIN1
    VivianMartin1 Win User

    I downloaded a .rar file with virus. What should do I do ?


    I received a notification in downloads stating that I downloaded a .rar file with viruses. I also got a notification to take the recommended actions but it didn't open. What are the recommended actions ? My PC is in safe mode.

    :)
     
    VivianMartin1, Mar 21, 2022
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  2. LINCOLN DUNNE
    Lincoln Dunne Win User

    Corrupted file RAR

    If the archive has been created using WinRAR, why don't you try WinRAR itself? It has a built-in repair feature for repairing corrupted archive (ZIP as well as RAR). Follow the steps given below:
    • Open WinRAR application in your system.
    • Now click on File tab > Open or simply press Ctrl+O.
    • A small window "Find Archive" will pop up. Locate the corrupt RAR archive from your system directory and select it.
    • Now click Open button.
    • Click Tools tab > Repair archive or simply press Alt+R.
    • Again a small window "Repairing File name.rar" will pop up.
    • Now click Browse to select a location to save the repaired archive.
    • Check the box "Treat the corrupt archive as RAR" and click OK.
    • WinRAR will start repairing of corrupt RAR archive. Once it gets completed click Close.
    I hope the above steps will help you repair the corrupted RAR archive.

    Thanks.
     
    Lincoln Dunne, Mar 21, 2022
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  3. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User
    Corrupted file RAR

    If its many rar files just delete the corrupted one and then download it again
     
    Jetster, Mar 21, 2022
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  4. MRCL
    MRCL Win User

    I downloaded a .rar file with virus. What should do I do ?

    Backtracking .rar files?

    Okay, this may sound stupid, and I'm almost certain it doesn't work, but:

    Can you backtrack a .rar file, meaning finding out from where you have downloaded it?
    I have a password secured .rar file, and forgot where I have it from, nevermind the password...
     
    MRCL, Mar 21, 2022
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