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JDN
Nov 1, 2006, 07:42 AM
A friend sent me some stuff in a .rar file. When i tried to open it i didnt get the choice to use stuff it expander, and then couldnt find it when i searched for it. What do i need to unpack .rar file?


yellow
Nov 1, 2006, 07:48 AM
Stuffit Expander should unrar a .rar.

If you didn't install Stuffit Expander, then it may no be there. Hit their website and download it for free.
JDN
Nov 1, 2006, 07:53 AM
When ever i download other files it opens using stuffit though. So i assumed i have it. Shouldnt it be in the applications folder?
yellow
Nov 1, 2006, 07:54 AM
Yes & No. /Applications/Utilites/
JDN
Nov 1, 2006, 07:57 AM
Its not there, unless its called something else. Nothing is listed as Stuffit Expander. Theres no harm in downloading it again though is there? If its not showing up.....strange!!
yellow
Nov 2, 2006, 07:33 AM
I don't see why not... I guess Spotlight or it's ilk doesn't find "StuffIt" when you search for it? What about:

sudo find / -name "StuffIt" -print
seanf
Nov 2, 2006, 07:39 AM
Give UnRarX (http://www.unrarx.com/) a try

Sean :)