How to Fix Checksum Error on WinRAR in 4 Simple Solutions

Choose the Option to Download Broken Files

In this method, you will choose to download all broken files during the extraction.

– Right-click on the RAR file.
– Choose the ‘Extract File’ option.
– In the new window, navigate to the ‘Miscellaneous’ tab. Then tick the checkbox next to the ‘Keep Broken Files’ option.
– Finally, select the extraction location and select ‘Ok’ to start extracting.

Repair the Broken RAR Files

In this method, we will show you how to repair your corrupted RAR files so that you can continue to extract them without issues.

– Right-click on the RAR file.
– In the drop-down menu, choose ‘Open with WinRAR.’
– In the new window, click on the ‘Tools’ option and then select ‘Repair Archive.’
– Choose the destination where you want to extract the file to.
– The repair process will start. Once it is finished, click on ‘Ok’ to start the extraction.

Download the RAR File Again

Try to download the RAR file again. If the Checksum error was caused by issues during the downloading process, such as drops on the internet, then redownloading the broken file can be a simple fix.

Method 4: Uninstall and Reinstall WinRAR

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 error due to a bug, virus, or other problem with the software. Reinstalling the software may fix any of these issues.