Click "Set password..." if you want to encrypt the file. Finalize: Click OK to begin the compression process.
To create a file, you generally need to use an archiving tool like WinRAR or PeaZip , as Windows doesn't natively support creating RAR archives (it only supports creating ZIP files). How to Create a RAR File (Using WinRAR) 2500.rar
Type your desired name (e.g., 2500.rar ) in the name field. Click "Set password
For a quick visual walkthrough on setting up WinRAR and creating your first archive: 2500.rar
In your file explorer, highlight the files or folders you want to compress.