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How to Put RAR Files on a PSP

RAR files are a compressed grouping of files, much like the ZIP file. They consist of any number of files, and can split one file into many parts that take up less space. Often you can compress a movie into half the size of the actual file size. When decompressed, files can be moved to any compatible device for viewing. A Sony PlayStation Portable enables you to watch movies, listen to music and view photos. But you can also use your PSP as an external hard drive when a higher-capacity memory stick is inserted.

Things You'll Need

PSP memory stick

Instructions

Decompressing RAR Files
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  Download and install the free program 7-Zip. (See Resources for link.) Extract RAR, GZ and ZIP files by right-clicking them and selecting the new option that has been added to the menu.
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  Select the RAR file you want to decompress by right-clicking the file, selecting the 7-Zip option and choosing "Extract Files Here." This extracts the files to the same location of the RAR.
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  Rename the file whatever you'd like.
Moving Files to PSP
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  Connect your PSP to your computer and a window opens showing the file system of your PSP memory stick. Inside are many different folders, including Video, Music and Pictures.
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  Move your decompressed media files into their appropriate folders by copying and pasting them from your computer to the memory stick.
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  Create a folder inside the memory stick and name it "RAR." Copy and paste the compressed RAR files into this folder to use the PSP memory stick as a means of storage.

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