Cannot extract files with WinRar

Question

Hello guys, I just Installed WinRar on my E1505, and when I try to extract files from ZIP RAR (the most commons) by using the right click, and then Extract here, nothing happens... I think this could be by the UAC, because if i just double click on the file (ZIP, RAR, etc) the UAC message appears, asking me to allow or cancel, I received two diferents UAC, one giving me an option to always alow this program (WinRar), but the second one doesn't... now, I just need to click on Allow, ,and then I can estract the files from there, there are just two or three more clicks I have to make... For me it was easier just to right click on them, and then extract the files... :smileyvery-happy:   Is not big deal, but if any of you knows a way (besides disable UAC) will be really nice to know it...

GioAguilar · Answer

The Exctract here, Extract to... , etc, are some options we can customize when we install the application. I used to let only the Extrat here, to avoid a big menu with options when I right click on a compressed file, but now, there's no reason for me to let those options, since I wont be able to use them, as they are suppoused... Maybe a newer version of WinRar brings this issue resolved. I'm thinikng on the Registry, but I found to many options to edit (with a restore point created already, just in case) but no luck yet...

Rorsach · Answer

I don't think there's a nice way around it.  I miss my right click extract function, but I've gotten used to a few extra steps.  I do wish there was a way to give certain programs 'safe' status so that we don't have to go through the UAC dialog every time.  I want the safety it gives the system, but I also want to be able to run certain applications without having my computer go all paranoid.

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