Windows
Where Does WinRAR Store Settings?
WinRAR settings in the Windows Registry plus rar.ini for portable mode.
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WinRAR stores settings in the registry under HKCU\Software\WinRAR for installed builds, or rar.ini next to the exe for portable use.
Mode decides the store. Check for rar.ini beside the exe first; its absence means registry mode.
Where WinRAR stores this, by platform
Windows
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR
Holds profiles, integration and UI settings for installed builds. Portable builds use rar.ini next to the exe instead. Export the key for migration.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up WinRAR settings?
Export the WinRAR registry key to .reg for installed builds, or copy rar.ini for portable ones. Profiles and integration settings travel either way.
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