Change WinRAR to German - how it works
The WinRAR compression tool is available in different language versions. We'll show you how to change the software to German.
Convert WinRAR to German: Not possible without reinstallation
Unfortunately, the WinRAR developers have not implemented a function with which you can change the language later. So you have to bite the bullet and completely reinstall the program in the right language:
- Uninstall your current version of WinRAR in the Windows Control Panel. How exactly you have to do this can be read in another practical tip.
- Download the latest WinRAR version (64 bit) in German.
- Start the setup, enter any installation path and confirm with "Install". If the rest of the text is not in German, you accidentally downloaded the wrong setup in step two. So first find the correct setup file.
- After installation, you can use WinRAR without restrictions for 40 days. If the 40 days are over, messages appear at every start. The unpacker continues to work without restrictions. If you have already used a serial number in the English version, you can easily enter it again.
This practical tip relates to WinRAR 5.01. We'll also show you how to find out your WinRAR version number. So you can check whether your version is still up to date or needs an update.