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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 Enhances Archive Format Support with RAR, 7-Zip, and More

Microsoft has introduced native support for RAR, 7-Zip, Tar, and other archive formats in Windows 11 through an optional update. The update, KB5031455, adds support for various archive types and is based on the open-source library, libarchive. Windows 11 users can now manage these archive files without the need for third-party software. The update is part of the Moment 4 package, which includes 72 new features and improvements for the operating system.

via TechSpot|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Windows now natively supports popular compression formats.

Microsoft will add native support for various archive file formats, including tar, 7-zip, rar, and gz, to Windows using the open-source project libarchive. Windows has only offered native support for zip files since Windows 98, forcing users to search for decompression tools for other formats. Microsoft hopes these changes, along with other developer-focused updates, will streamline workflows and improve performance. Additionally, Microsoft teased the upcoming release of Copilot, an AI assistant that can answer a range of questions and help with tasks like finding flights and accommodations.

via The Register|

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