: All parts must have the exact same name except for the part number (e.g., ...part01.rar , ...part02.rar ). Do not rename them. Extract the Files : Install a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip .
Right-click ( part01.rar ) and select "Extract Here" or "Extract to [Folder Name]" . The software will automatically pull data from part02.rar and the remaining parts.
: Once finished, launch the game from the desktop shortcut or the payday2_win32_release.exe in the installation directory. Common Troubleshooting
: Ensure you have downloaded every .rar file in the set (e.g., part01 through however many were provided). If even one part is missing or corrupted, the extraction will fail.
Because it is a "part02" file, it cannot be used on its own. You must have all other parts (part01, part03, etc.) in the same folder to successfully extract and install the game.