Tip: Run the extraction inside a terminal and keep an eye on
top(orhtop) to see CPU/IO load.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install unrar # pulls the non‑free version (full feature set)
# or, if you only want a free version (might miss some features):
sudo apt install unrar-free p7zip-full
brew install unrar # official unrar
# or
brew install p7zip # provides the 7z command
| File name pattern | What it means |
|-------------------|----------------|
| fc2ppv4536489part1.rar | First volume – must be present |
| fc2ppv4536489part2.rar | Second volume – the one you mentioned |
| fc2ppv4536489.part3.rar (or ...part3.rar) … | Any subsequent volumes |
Important: A multi‑part RAR works only when all volumes are in the same folder and you start the extraction from the first part (
part1.rar). Starting frompart2.rarwill fail or give incomplete data.