This is a fully automated extracting tool. This is not a WinRAR or WinZIP replacement but quite a useful util when you want to extract large quantum of archives. The program makes a queue of every rar added to the list and extract them one by one. This way you can peacefully play your games (or sleep) while extracting. It also have optional functions to cleanup (removing archives after extract). You should try it, it is free and you’ll get a notice when a program update is available, that way you’ll always have the latest version. Other functions like minimize to tray, thread priority etc. are also available.
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Current version is: v1.5.0 build: 1909
Latest:
- Fixed support for Windows 2003 server and Windows Home Server (captionbuttons messing up)
- Added support for password protected files! (With a simple timeout)
- Added right-click option for “Extract to destination” on found-archives
- Added right-click option for “Rescan same directory” on scan
- Created a SFV-checked option for Autounpacker so it will not rescan same SFV file again
Features:
- Zip-support added!
- Possible to add archives in archives directly to the queue
- Added option for ignoring the found window and directly extract everything it find
- Made the cleanup functions smarter, and fixed a small bug in the renaming feature
- Now possible to save unfinished extraction queue to file on exit and reload it on startup (or a crash)
- Logfile support added
- Also possible to rename the directory you’ve extracted from
- Possible to pause/resume on Unpacker & Autocopy
- AutoCopy can now operate in quiet mode
- Possible to set thread priority
- Autoscan directories by given interval
- Check autoscanned archives against the SFV file
- Automatic adding to queue when archive is equal to SFV, so you don’t have to 🙂
- Recursive scan of harddrive anywhere in Explorer for archives
- Archives can be queued for process
- Each archive is extracted one by one
- Possible (optional) to clean up the archive files after use
Feedback from other sites:
UnPacker 1.5.0 download
on File Fishstick 
Unpacker donations: 2 euros
I just purchased a Windows Home Server machine and for the life of me can’t get Unpacker to run on it. Absolutely nothing happens when I try to run it, either from the Start menu or from right-clicking a folder and clicking the “Scan this directory with UnPacker”.
Any ideas?
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dude, u have saved me hours of work with an Excellent program.
Thanks so very very much!
Dave:
Those 52 files are all part of the same archive. Only the primary file shows up in the extractor as it is all that is necessary to automatically extract all 52 in order.
I have 52 rar files to unpack. When I right click on the directory which contains them it shows 1 of 52. How do I list 2, 3, 4, and so on to 52? Am I just stupid?
Thank you,
Dave
I would like to enhance this product with support for password protected archives, and custom sorting.
If I could get a copy of the sources, I have a bit of free time to develop on this product.
Thank you.
I gave up on Win2k3 server and went back to Vista. However, I’ve noticed that when using the WatchFolders AutoUnpacker, it doesn’t exctract Zip files. It does a perfect job with the Rars on it’s own, but it bypasses any Zips.
I’ve used unpacker for as long as I can remember – incredible program. However, I can’t get it to run on Windows Home Server (Windows 2003 Server) either. When I try to run it, absolutely nothing happens. It doesn’t show in the task manager, nor do I ever see any windows indicating that it’s even trying to run.
hello. just stumbled upon this program and it’s great! saves me a lot of time. just like the first poster, i’d love the ability to move/save the extracted files to a user selected directory. also, i’d like to recommend a systray option.
really looking forward to the next release!
is there a special option that let the unpacker see the new style rar packs ex. part01.rar part02.rar
Great application. I would like to see further development for support for password protected archives. If you would like, I could offer some assistance in this area. It has been quite a long time since any further development has been done on this application, but there is definitely potential.
Just found this nice program and trying it out. First feature enhancement that came in mind was an ability to choose sort order in the Progress queue.
Great program altough!
I would also like to see extract to specified directory implemented soon. Been using this prog for over a year now and have been hoping for that update this whole time
You could integrate a ftp client in to..after the rls is unrared > upload to a specific device/adress =) Would be awsome! 😀
nice program i was looking for something like this! 🙂
how about making it able to keep only extracted file ? or if you use automatic mode where it moves them then delete the source folder complete ?
most of the rar archives contain password. i’ve written a similar software to handle rar/zip files. its so easy to extract password protected archives. there are many methods. i’m sure u can do this as well.
Hello! I want to extract to another drive than the source im extracting from. Cant see any options regarding this.