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Do you want to compress files into EXE format using WinRAR to facilitate easier extraction on other computers? However, you do not know how to enable this feature. This article will guide you on how to enable and use this unique feature in Foxit Reader
How to create EXE compression files
Step 1: After installing WinRAR, open the program using one of the following methods
- Method 1
- Method 2: Click on Start (bottom left corner of the screen). In the Search Programs and files section, type the keyword Winrar and the search results will be displayed on the screen. Click on the search result 'Winrar' to open the program.
-If you are using the Windows XP operating system, you can start the software using the Run command 'c://programfiles/Winrar/Winrar.exe'
- Method 3: You can also use a simpler method by selecting the folder you want to compress, then right-click and select Add to Archive.
Step 2: After selecting Add to Archive, a window will appear to set the file compression mode. In this window, you can enter the name of the compressed file in the Archive name folder or use the default name.
Next, to convert the compressed file to an EXE format, check the box next to the Create SFXArchive line.
After checking the box next to the Create SFX Archive line, the compressed file format will automatically change from Rar or Zip to EXE as shown in the image.
Next, press OK to proceed with the file compression process. Once the file compression process is complete, your compressed file will look like this.
Compressing files into an EXE format will turn your compressed file into an executable file. This file will automatically decompress even if your computer does not have decompression tools like WinRAR or WinZip. Additionally, this format is user-friendly for those who lack experience in compressing and decompressing files using WinRAR and WinZip. In addition to the above feature, you can also check out 7 great features of WinRAR to explore if the software has any other great features.
