Fix Linux unrar Command Not Found Error

If you encounter a “command not found” error when using the unrar command in a Linux system, it may be due to the lack of the corresponding decompression tool installed. You can try the following methods to resolve this issue:

1. To confirm whether unrar is installed: First, you need to check if the unrar tool is already installed on your system. You can do this by entering the following command in the terminal.

unrar -v

If the output displays the unrar version information, it means unrar is already installed. If not, you will need to install the unrar software package.

1. To install the unrar software package: In most Linux distributions, you can install the unrar software package through a package manager. For example, in Ubuntu systems, you can use the following command to install unrar:

sudo apt-get install unrar

To install unrar on CentOS system, you can use the following command:

sudo yum install unrar

1. Update system software sources: If there are dependency issues when installing unrar, it may be due to incomplete or outdated system software sources. You can try updating the system software sources before installing the unrar package again.
2. Manually download and install unrar: If you cannot install unrar through a package manager, you can also manually download the unrar software package and install it. You can find the latest unrar software package on the RARLab official website and follow the installation instructions provided on it.

By following the above methods, you should be able to resolve the issue of not finding the “unrar” command in Linux systems. If you still encounter difficulties, it is recommended to refer to relevant documentation or seek help in the Linux community.