Sorts of SHAR Files

Chief SHAR Description

.SHAR

File Format:	.shar
File Type:	Unix Shar Archive

A compressed archive made with the Unix Shell Archive software program. Usually, it is several files in one archive. Users can unpack it on Unix systems by typing sh filename.shar using the "shar" application.

Author:	Unknown Developer
Class:	Compressed Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.shar

Software Programs That Open The Unix Shar Archive:

shar by Unknown Developer

Linux

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Sources of SHAR Problems

Common SHAR Opening Problems

Missing shar

You attempt to load your SHAR file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SHAR File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because shar isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your SHAR with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SHAR, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

shar Requires Update

Your Unix Shar Archive file is incompatible with shar because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Unknown Developer website to download (or purchase) the latest version of shar. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: If you right-click on your SHAR file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening SHAR files are due to having the incorrect version of shar installed on your computer.

Other SHAR File Issues

Although you might already have shar or another SHAR-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Unix Shar Archive files. If you are still having problems opening SHAR files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid SHAR file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The SHAR file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of shar that did not fully complete
• SHAR file corruption
• Malware-tainted SHAR file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with SHAR has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Unix Shar Archive file successfully