WinRAR settings automatically delete the root directory after decompressing the data

WinRAR is currently one of the most popular file compression software applications today. The application allows users to compress file sizes so that they can be easily shared with people via email or other network connectivity options. WinRAR will reduce the actual file size by compressing the original files into .rar files.

WinRAR also has an option for users to delete the original files after they have been decompressed. In the following article, Network Administrator will guide you how to set up WinRAR to automatically delete the root directory after extracting the data.

WinRAR settings automatically delete the root directory after decompressing

To set up WinRAR to automatically delete the root directory after extracting the data, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click the file to extract, then click Extract here .

2. At this time, the extracting path window appears. By default, open the General tab . Your task is to access the Advanced tab .

3. Here you find the section called Delete Archive . By default, the Delete Archive value is set to Never. This means that dodging files will not be deleted after decompressing.

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To set WinRAR to automatically delete the root directory after extracting the data, click Always .

4. Finally, click the General tab and then click Save .

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Collection of the best file compression and decompression software available today

1. Instructions to collapse the WinRAR menu on the right-click menu

1. Test evaluation of 2 WinRar and 7Zip compression tools

Good luck!