{"id":8643,"date":"2020-01-09T00:56:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=8643"},"modified":"2021-12-06T17:02:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T17:02:17","slug":"best-method-recover-deleted-arj-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/what-is-arj.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Method to Recover Deleted ARJ Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_arj\"><\/span><strong>What Is ARJ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before the ZIP file, there was the ARJ. The ARJ was one of the mainstream file archives back in the 1990s. This high-efficiency file archive was developed by Robert Jung, so ARJ actually stands for Archive by Robert Jung.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Back in the day, when internet speed was lethargic and storage was very limited, ARJ files were used to handle archives that contain more than one file, called multi-volume archives.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Today&#8217;s high-speed downloads and improved technology have rendered them obsolete, but if you ever come across one and accidentally delete it, don&#8217;t panic because there are different methods to restore or recover a deleted ARJ file.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Quick Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#Method_1\">Method 1: Recover an ARJ File from Windows Recycle Bin<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#Method_2\">Method 2: Recover ARJ File from Mac Trash<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#Method_3\">Method 3: Restore from a Recents Files Folder<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#Method_4\">Method 4: Recover Deleted ARJ with Disk Drill<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_arj_files\"><\/span><strong>How to Recover Deleted ARJ Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;re going to go over how you can recover deleted .arj files on both Windows and Mac.<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"Method_1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_recover_an_arj_file_from_windows_recycle_bin\"><\/span><strong>Method 1: Recover an ARJ File from Windows Recycle Bin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>By default, deleted files disappear to the Recycle Bin. As long as you did not empty your Recycle Bin, retrieving your deleted ARJ file from there is easy. Watch out though, because when it gets too full, the Recycle Bin sometimes automatically deletes older files in order to free up some space.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>To recover an ARJ file from the Windows Recycle Bin, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Begin by opening the Recycle Bin on your desktop or by clicking the Windows icon on the lower-left side of the screen.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40961 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/opening-recycle-bin.jpg\" alt=\"opening recycle bin\" width=\"974\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/opening-recycle-bin.jpg 974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/opening-recycle-bin-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/opening-recycle-bin-500x330.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/opening-recycle-bin-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once the window is open, check to see if your Recycle Bin is empty or not. If there are files inside, then you can resume looking for your ARJ files.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>access the deleted file by searching for the keyword or sorting the items by name, date deleted, item type, etc.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37385 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/searching-keyword.png\" alt=\"searching keyword\" width=\"974\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/searching-keyword.png 974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/searching-keyword-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/searching-keyword-500x96.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/searching-keyword-768x147.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Right click the file and then select Restore.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37387 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-restore.png\" alt=\"select restore\" width=\"712\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-restore.png 712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-restore-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-restore-500x275.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>The file should now be back in its original location.<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"Method_2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_recover_arj_file_from_mac_trash\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Recover ARJ File from Mac Trash<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are using a Mac, Trash is the counterpart to Windows\u2019 Recycle Bin. The steps to recover data from Trash are equally easy.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Below is your guide to retrieving deleted ARJ files from Trash:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start by opening Trash from your dock.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37388 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/opening-trash.png\" alt=\"opening trash\" width=\"766\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/opening-trash.png 766w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/opening-trash-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/opening-trash-500x123.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scan through the deleted items and look for the missing file. You can also search for the keyword or file name, and arrange the files by name, date modified, size, and kind.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37389 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/look-for-the-missing-file.png\" alt=\"look for the missing file\" width=\"706\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/look-for-the-missing-file.png 706w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/look-for-the-missing-file-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/look-for-the-missing-file-500x108.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Right click the file and select Put Back. This will bring the lost file back to its original location.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37390 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-put-back.png\" alt=\"select put back\" width=\"541\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-put-back.png 541w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-put-back-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-put-back-500x411.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 id=\"Method_3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_restore_from_a_recents_files_folder\"><\/span><strong>Method 3: Restore from a Recents Files Folder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Mac\u2019s Recents folder keeps track of Mac\u2019s recent items including apps, files, and servers. If you recently opened or forgot to save an ARJ file type, there\u2019s a big chance that it will be there.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>There are two quick and easy ways to access the Recents folder.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>The first thing you can do is open the <strong>Finder <\/strong>icon from your dock, then click <strong>Recents <\/strong>on the left panel of the window.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37391 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/open-finder-and-click-recent.png\" alt=\"open finder and click recent\" width=\"310\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/open-finder-and-click-recent.png 310w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/open-finder-and-click-recent-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/open-finder-and-click-recent-266x500.png 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/>All your recent files including unsaved ones will appear here. Browse through the list and open the ARJ file that you need.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The second way is through the Apple icon located on the top-left part of your screen. Click on the icon, and hover to <strong>Recent Items<\/strong>. Your recent documents, applications, and servers will appear here.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37392 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/recent-items.png\" alt=\"recent items\" width=\"547\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/recent-items.png 547w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/recent-items-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/recent-items-438x500.png 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 id=\"Method_4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_recover_deleted_arj_with_disk_drill\"><\/span><strong>Method 4: Recover Deleted ARJ with Disk Drill<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Disk Drill is one of the solutions that you can use to get back your lost ARJ file. It is one of the most powerful data recovery software available for download. Aside from recovering lost files, it can also protect your data, create byte-to-byte backups, and clean up your Mac.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have completely deleted the file and it\u2019s no longer in the Trash or Recents folder, this software allows users to scan data from your computer, external hard drives (such as USB flash drives), memory cards, and even devices like iPhones, iPods, and Android. Plus, it can retrieve over 400 file types, including our old friend, ARJ.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The app is available to download for free. However, the free version will only let you retrieve 500MB of data. If you need more than that, an upgrade to the PRO version is available for just $89, or you can take it a step higher by getting the Enterprise version for $499.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Before you can begin the recovery process, you must first download the Disk Drill app.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Go to the <a href=\"\/\">official website<\/a> and click Free Download or Upgrade to PRO, whichever option best suits you. This is compatible with OS X 10.6 or later.<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<li>After the download is done, double click the file diskdrill.dmg found in your Downloads folder.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37394 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-the-file-diskdrill.dmg-.png\" alt=\"click the file diskdrill.dmg\" width=\"689\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-the-file-diskdrill.dmg-.png 689w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-the-file-diskdrill.dmg--300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-the-file-diskdrill.dmg--500x116.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Drag the Disk Drill icon to the Applications folder.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37395 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/drag-the-disk-drill-icon.png\" alt=\"drag the disk drill icon\" width=\"633\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/drag-the-disk-drill-icon.png 633w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/drag-the-disk-drill-icon-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/drag-the-disk-drill-icon-500x383.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, wait for the installation to finish.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Now that you have successfully installed Disk Drill, let\u2019s recover your lost ARJ file! Please take note that if you want to scan an external hard drive, you should connect it to your computer first before opening Disk Drill.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start by launching the <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong> app on your Mac. If this is your first time opening it, a prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to open the app. Click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37396 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/launching-disk-drill.png\" alt=\"launching disk drill\" width=\"400\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/launching-disk-drill.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/launching-disk-drill-217x300.png 217w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/launching-disk-drill-362x500.png 362w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>If you\u2019re running on macOS Catalina or Big Sur, you\u2019ll need to give Disk Drill full disk access. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-41210 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/disk-drill-full-disk-access-1.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill full disk access\" width=\"797\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/disk-drill-full-disk-access-1.jpg 797w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/disk-drill-full-disk-access-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/disk-drill-full-disk-access-1-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/disk-drill-full-disk-access-1-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>After successfully doing the above step, you will be taken to the homepage. There, you will see a list of available drives for scanning. Select the appropriate drive.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37398 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-the-appropriate-drive.png\" alt=\"select the appropriate drive\" width=\"839\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-the-appropriate-drive.png 839w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-the-appropriate-drive-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-the-appropriate-drive-500x319.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-the-appropriate-drive-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>In some cases, a disk may be missing from the list. To look for possible hidden items, go to the Grid icon on the top right of the window, and select <strong>Show hidden items<\/strong>. If the drive is still not showing, check out the <a href=\"\/help\/scanning-faqs\/\">Scanning FAQs from Disk Drill<\/a>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37399 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-show-hidden-items.png\" alt=\"select show hidden items\" width=\"518\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-show-hidden-items.png 518w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-show-hidden-items-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-show-hidden-items-500x285.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You can now start the scan. Click on the drive that you wish to recover files from, and select <strong>Search for Lost Data<\/strong>. Scanning the whole drive is recommended for best results.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37400 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-search-for-lost-data.png\" alt=\"select search for lost data\" width=\"974\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-search-for-lost-data.png 974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-search-for-lost-data-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-search-for-lost-data-500x337.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/select-search-for-lost-data-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Disk Drill will now scan the drive. Wait for the scan to finish. This may take a while if you have a huge drive.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once done, Disk Drill will categorize the scanned items by file type. ARJ files fall under <strong>Archive<\/strong>, so click that option.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37401 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARJ-files-fall-under-archive.png\" alt=\"ARJ files fall under archive\" width=\"974\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARJ-files-fall-under-archive.png 974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARJ-files-fall-under-archive-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARJ-files-fall-under-archive-500x189.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARJ-files-fall-under-archive-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Now that you are in the Archives tab, you can start searching for the missing ARJ file. You can type the keyword in the <strong>Search<\/strong> bar to make your search faster.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37402 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/start-searching-for-the-missing-ARJ-file.png\" alt=\"start searching for the missing ARJ file\" width=\"974\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/start-searching-for-the-missing-ARJ-file.png 974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/start-searching-for-the-missing-ARJ-file-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/start-searching-for-the-missing-ARJ-file-500x248.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/start-searching-for-the-missing-ARJ-file-768x381.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You can also click on the <strong>Filter<\/strong> icon, which lets you filter the results by file size or date of modification.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37403 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-on-the-filter-icon.png\" alt=\"click on the filter icon\" width=\"470\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-on-the-filter-icon.png 470w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-on-the-filter-icon-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/click-on-the-filter-icon-464x500.png 464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once you\u2019ve found the file, click on it so you can see the preview. Then, click the <strong>Recover<\/strong> button and select the location where you want to place the file in.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>When the process is complete, a confirmation message will appear:<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-37404 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/confirmation-message-will-appear.png\" alt=\"confirmation message will appear\" width=\"700\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/confirmation-message-will-appear.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/confirmation-message-will-appear-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/confirmation-message-will-appear-500x156.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>You may now open the file from the designated location.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>If you need more information on Disk Drill and hard drive recovery tips, click <a href=\"\/hard-drive-recovery.html\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_arj_files_on_mac_and_windows\"><\/span><strong>How to Open ARJ Files on Mac and Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Different programs were created to open compressed files, and some of these are compatible with the ARJ file type extension. Without the proper software, you may get message prompts like \u201cMac\/Windows cannot open this file\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>So, before you try and open an ARJ file, make sure you have downloaded programs that are suitable for your file type extension.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"programs_that_open_arj_files\"><\/span><strong>Programs That Open ARJ Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Here are some of the programs you can download to open an ARJ file:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>For Windows:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>For Mac:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ALZip<\/td>\r\n<td>sArchiver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>IZard<\/td>\r\n<td>iArchiver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>WinRAR<\/td>\r\n<td>Zipeg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Zipeg<\/td>\r\n<td>The Unarchiver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ZipGenius<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7-zip<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ARJ32<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>StuffIt Deluxe<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ZipZag<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips_to_avoid_arj_file_loss\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Avoid ARJ File Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Losing files can be really frustrating but it\u2019s also an unavoidable part of life that can happen to anyone. Disappointment and panic after losing an important file are something that most people can relate to. Thankfully, there is data recovery software that is available for download.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Before we close this article, we\u2019ll leave you with a few tips to avoid ARJ File Loss.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Always backup your files. Mac has a built-in backup feature called Time Machine. Activate Time Machine to make hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly backup versions of your computer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Disk Drill also has a byte-to-byte backup feature. Use it for an added layer of protection.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Keep your external hard drives and devices in a safe place. As much as possible, keep them out of the prying reach of children.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Always scan your device for possible threats to avoid corrupted files. Disk Drill has S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring, Data Protection, and Clean Up features that can help protect your drive and your files.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What Is ARJ? Before the ZIP file, there was the ARJ. The ARJ was one of the mainstream file archives back in the 1990s. 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