{"id":167664,"date":"2021-05-17T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T07:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=167664"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:06:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:06:31","slug":"how-to-fix-checksum-error-on-winrar-in-4-simple-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-fix-checksum-error-on-winrar-in-4-simple-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Checksum Error on WinRAR in 4 Simple Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is nothing more frustrating than downloading a zipped folder and trying to extract the files with WinRAR only to get a Checksum error that prohibits you from extracting the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This error usually occurs when there goes something wrong during the download process, and the file has lost bytes or even gained extra bits. When this error pops up, you will not be able to extract the files to your Windows<\/a> or Mac<\/a> device. So, what can you do to resolve this issue?<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Choose the Option to Download Broken Files<\/h2>\"How

    In this method, you will choose to download all broken files during the extraction.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Right-click on the <\/span>RAR<\/span> file<\/span>.
    \n<\/span>– Choose the \u2018Extract <\/span>File<\/span>\u2019 option.
    \n<\/span>– In the new window, navigate to the \u2018Miscellaneous\u2019 tab. Then tick the checkbox next to the \u2018Keep Broken Files\u2019 option.
    \n– Finally, select the extraction location and select \u2018Ok\u2019 to start extracting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Repair the Broken RAR Files<\/h2>\"How

    In this method, we will show you how to repair your corrupted <\/span>RAR<\/span> files so that you can continue to extract them without issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Right-click on the <\/span>RAR<\/span> file<\/span>.
    \n<\/span>– In the drop-down menu, choose \u2018Open with WinRAR.\u2019
    \n– In the new window, click on the \u2018Tools\u2019 option and then select \u2018Repair Archive.\u2019
    \n– Choose the destination where you want to extract the <\/span>file<\/span> to.
    \n<\/span>– The repair process will start. Once it is finished, click on \u2018Ok\u2019 to start the extraction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Download the RAR File Again<\/h2>\"How

    Try to download the <\/span>RAR<\/span> file<\/span> again. If the <\/span>Checksum<\/span> error<\/span> was caused by issues during the downloading process, such as drops on the internet, then redownloading the broken <\/span>file<\/span> can be a simple fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Method 4: Uninstall and Reinstall WinRAR<\/h2>\"How

    If the problem continues and none of the previously mentioned methods work, you may have to consider uninstalling and reinstalling WinRAR. Your WinRAR may be having this <\/span>error<\/span> due to a bug, virus, or other problem with the software. Reinstalling the software may fix any of these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>