Tips for sending RAR files via Facebook Messenger on your computer

Facebook has integrated a feature that allows users to send files back and forth, including RAR and ZIP files, via Messenger on  a computer . But sometimes you get an error that the file cannot be sent. So  why can't send files via Facebook ? In the article below, I would like to share the cause and how to fix the error very simply.

1. Why can't I send files via Facebook?

When we send files in RAR / ZIP format, an error occurs, the file cannot be sent. The reason is that it violates Facebook's community standards, so we can't send these files directly.

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2. How to fix the error of not sending files via Facebook

To overcome the situation of not being able to send RAR/ZIP files, we just need to change the file extension to another format such as: .txt, docx,. then we can send it back and forth on Messenger without violating the standards. community.

Step 1: Select File with extension RAR/ZIP > View > Show > File name extensions.

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Step 2: Right-click > Select Rename icon.

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Step 3: Add ".txt" to the file name and press Enter.

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Step 4: Select Yes.

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Step 5: Open the Messenger or Messenger application on Facebook > Select the "+" icon > Add Attachment(s).

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Step 6: Select the file that you just changed the extension > Open.

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Step 7: Press Enter to send the file.

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Above are some shares on how to fix the error of sending RAR/ZIP files via Facebook. Hope the above information will be of help to you.

Marvin Fry

Update 14 December 2021