When Microsoft announced last year that Windows 11 would gain compatibility with RAR compressed filesit was obvious that the end of WinRAR was very near. After all, these files are the only reason most people installed the program; And yet, WinRAR not only survived this Windows “attack”, but it has just been updated with a much-desired new feature.
For years, Windows users had a sort of “ritual”, in which the first thing they did was install a series of programs considered essential; Many of these applications have already disappeared, either because they have become obsolete or because their function has been integrated into the operating system. WinRAR was one of those mandatory installerswhose future was uncertain; but surprisingly, he is still more alive than ever.
The creators of WinRAR announced the launch of version 7.10 beta this week, and among the new features are a new dark mode. Indeed, WinRAR is now on par with most mobile applications and many computer applications, thanks to a partial overhaul of its interface.
WinRAR’s dark mode isn’t really innovative and doesn’t use its own design; In fact, in the tests we have carried out, the effect can be somewhat improved, since there are interface elements, such as the lines that separate the different menus, which still use the white color. However, we must not forget that this is a beta version and therefore it is likely that these inconsistencies will be corrected with the next stable version 7.10. In addition, this dark mode will be very appreciated by users who have all their programs in this mode and I don’t want to be “blinded” by WinRAR every time they open it.
To use WinRAR dark mode we need to make sure to download version 7.10 beta from the official page, which is in a link at the top (the link is not with those of the stable version, which is 7.01). Once installed, you must enter the program options, the design of which has also been renewed with this version; We will find a section dedicated to dark mode, and the possibility of using system settings, or forcing the program to forcibly use dark mode or light mode.
WinRAR with its new dark mode
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WinRAR as such hasn’t changed much over all these years, although it has been updated to support new systems and file types. And as always, it continues to display a screen at startup that asks us to purchase a user license, even though the program can be used without problems without paying anything.
Those responsible for WinRAR had already confirmed at the time that they knew that the vast majority of users do not pay for the license, but that they didn’t care; Their real customers are businesses, who value benefits like technical support more. Additionally, by allowing free use, they avoid the piracy that other applications suffer from. Perhaps that’s why WinRAR still exists and doesn’t seem to have been affected by Windows 11’s RAR file support, as its user base likely hasn’t changed much.
