Say goodbye to the annoying "trial period expired" pop-up in WinRAR. This simple, one-click script will register your copy of WinRAR and get rid of the nagging license notifications.
- Simple & Fast: Instantly activates WinRAR with a single command.
- Persistent: Your license stays active even after WinRAR updates.
- No File Modification: The script only adds a valid license key, leaving your original installation untouched.
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Open PowerShell or Terminal with administrative privileges. You can do this by right-clicking the Start menu.
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Copy and paste the command below, then hit Enter:
irm https://captainfahim7.github.io/WinRAR_Activator/WAS.ps1 | iex
The script will automatically run and complete the activation process.
- Download the
WAS.cmdfile directly from this repository. - Right-click the downloaded file and select "Run as Administrator".
If the script method doesn't work for you, you can manually activate WinRAR with these steps:
- Download the
rarreg.keyfile from this repository. - Copy the file.
- Navigate to your WinRAR installation folder (e.g.,
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\) and paste the file there. - Close any open WinRAR windows and open it again. The "trial" message should be gone.
- Uninstall First: If you previously used a pre-cracked or repackaged version of WinRAR, make sure to completely uninstall it before using this script. If you have trouble, a tool like Revo Uninstaller can help you remove stubborn files and registry entries.
- Use the Official Version: This script is designed to work with the official, original WinRAR installation. You can download the latest version from the official website: https://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
- Still Having Trouble? If you run into any issues, please create an issue on this repository, and I'll do my best to help you out.
This project was made possible by the contributions of:
| Contributor | Contribution |
|---|---|
| downloaddevtools | Providing the WinRAR activation code |
| Brynner | The elegant and simple script activation method |
| CaptainFahim (me) | Polishing the code and documentation for a better user experience |
| https://bio.link/captainfahim | |
| Gemini | Assisting with the development and refinement of this README and helping with the initial repository setup |