: The "File/Change drive" command now saves and restores the last folder visited on a drive if the user switches back to it during the same session. Bug Fixes and Format Support
: When a self-extracting archive fails to create a file, it now provides specific reasons such as "access denied" or "file in use," whereas previous versions only stated "cannot create file". RarLab RAR 6.02
: The ZIP SFX module now refuses to process commands stored in archive comments if those comments are placed after the beginning of an Authenticode digital signature . This prevents malicious actors from hiding commands within a signature body to execute unauthorized actions. : The "File/Change drive" command now saves and
: If an incorrect password is entered for a RAR5 archive , the warning message now includes the name of the specific file WinRAR was attempting to unpack. This is particularly helpful for non-solid archives containing files encrypted with different passwords. This prevents malicious actors from hiding commands within
For mobile users, the corresponding introduced the "Use of All files access" permission required for modern Android 11 file management and fixed a bug where rotating the screen during password entry would clear the input field. x versions?
: The software shifted from http to https for its web notifier window, home page, and theme links to ensure more secure communication.
WinRAR 6.02, released in by RARLAB , is a significant maintenance and security update for the long-standing file compression utility. While it may appear as a minor version bump, it serves as a critical milestone—particularly for users of legacy operating systems—as it is the final version of WinRAR to support Windows XP (with the exception of the command-line console version). Key Security Improvements