Third-party archival apps are growing more and more obsolete.
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (22635.3640) adds the ability to create 7-Zip and TAR archives.
Windows 11 added the abilityto openZ-Zip, RAR, and TAR formats in mid-2023.
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Previously, these archive formats couldn’t be opened without a third-party tool like WinRAR.
Today’s Insider Preview Build simply brings 7-Zip and TARcreationinto Windows 11.
Yes, Windows has always offered ZIP file compression.
In addition to native 7-Zip and TAR archiving, this Insider Preview Build adds support forEmoji 15.1.
Naturally, there are also some bug fixes.
But Microsoft also notes that Beta Channel users who use left-aligned taskbars may experience some problems with Widgets.
you’re able to read about these bug fixes and unresolved bugs at Microsoft’sWindows Insider Blog.
We expect to see these features in a stable Windows 11 release a few months down the road.
