PAR Buddy is a free Parchive 2 (PAR2) and RAR client which makes it possible to easily queue and schedule PAR2 checks/repairs jobs and/or unpack RAR files. PAR Buddy's most powerful feature is the ability to monitor folders for PAR2 file sets and automaticly perform checking/reparing and RAR file unpacking or moving. If you are already using QuickPAR, PAR Buddy can also work as a great supplement since QuickPAR can be launched manually from PAR Buddy in the rare cases where PAR Buddy is not sufficient for joining files.

Latest Version: v2.80 (January 25th 2011)

Primary Features

• Job queueing and scheduling
• PAR2 checking and repairing
• RAR unpacking with password support
• Joining split files
• Advanced monitor feature with filters/rules allow to automaticky check/repair PAR sets, unpack RARs, etc.
• PAR Browser panel useful for manually add sets to monitors.
• Configurable pop-up notifications with sounds effects when jobs are finished.
• NFO file detection and support for NFO viewers.
• Option to delete empty source folders.
• Option to create folder cover image (if available).
• Display of folder cover (if available).
• Detailed activity and error logs.
• Minimizing to tray option and animated tray icon when working.
• Anti-spam and unwanted files rules/filters to avoid unwanted or dangerous files.
• Attractive and intuitive user interface.
• Supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 in both 32bit and 64bit variants.
• And much more...

Freeware