: Highlight the files or folders you want to compress.
: Ensure your archive name matches your naming convention. WinRAR will automatically append .part01.rar , .part02.rar , etc., as it processes the files. Why use "Solid"? sc23304-APTRGOG.part02.rar
If you are actually looking for instructions on a (like a "solid paper" model) that was included in a file with that name, you'll first need to extract the contents. To do that, make sure you have all parts (part01, part02, etc.) in the same folder, right-click part01.rar , and select "Extract here" . : Highlight the files or folders you want to compress
: If one part of the archive is damaged, it is much harder to recover the files that come after the damage in the data stream. Also, updating a single file within a solid archive is slower because the whole stream must be re-processed. Why use "Solid"
: Look for the "Split to volumes, size" dropdown. You can choose a preset (like 700MB for a CD) or type in your own size (e.g., 100 MB ).
In the world of compression, a "solid" archive treats multiple files as one continuous data stream, which usually results in much better compression ratios, especially for many similar files.
: On the General tab, check the box that says "Create solid archive" .