The table below provides some useful information about the .shar extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .shar file?
- What program do I need to open a .shar file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .shar?
- How can I convert .shar file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .shar
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .shar files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .shar |
|---|---|
| Type: | Unix Shell Archive |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| SHAR file is a Unix Shell Archive (SHAR). In the Unix operating system, SHAR is an archive format. A shar file is a shell script, and executing it will recreate the files. This is a type of self extracting archive file. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | GNU Sharutils |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| Shar on Wikipedia |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| bz2, cpio, ksh, sh, tar, z | |
Recommended software for .shar files
Cannot open .shar files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.shar files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
