bxAutoZip is an Add-In for Microsoft Outlook which automatically and independently compresses any files attached to an e-mail message. Thanks to the seamless integration into Outlook, not one single extra step is required to zip the attachments. Optionally, you can also choose to create self-extracting EXE files (useful if the other end does not have a zip utility) and also exclude certain file types from compression.
ZipGenius is a powerful zip tool suite that offers a variety of features. It offers support for more than 20 different compression formats, including 7zip, ZIP64 and many others. It supports drag and drop, 5 compression levels, full customization and integration in Windows Explorer. The program also comes with a built in FTP client that allows to download and upload files from within the software. The signature features allows you to add your signature and contact information to any zip file you create. ZipGenius also supports the creation of self-extracting exe files, complete with custom setup launch and icon. This very complete and unique tool package also comes with additional features like encryption, scanner support (acquire pictures and zip them into files), backup, statistics, download time calculator, disk spanning, file export, support for OpenOffice and more. ZipGenius can also interact with your Pocket PC device. Very nice!
BigSpeed Zipper is a zip and unzip tool, that offers an easy to use Windows Explorer style interface. To compress or extract files just drag them from the Windows Explorer view to the Zip side of the interface. In addition you can also open zip files remotely on web servers,
search in all zip files on the disk, view the contents zip files while downloading them, automate frequently used compression operations,
backup files in zip format to disk or FTP server, upload zip files to FTP servers, send zip files as email attachments or synchronize the contents of zip files and folders. The program also allows to split/join files to/from smaller chunks, repair damaged zip files and can create self-extracting packages and span zip files over multiple volumes.
StubbieMan SFX Maker is an easy to use tool to create self-extracting archive (SFX) files with several advanced features and options. It compresses the files in the archive automatically and allows you to run any number of commands either before or after the files in the archive have been extracted. In addition, you can optionally post custom message boxes at the start and end of the SFX process and clean up all the extracted files at the end of the SFX process. The program uses a simple wizard driven interface that guides you through the process.
JustZIPit is a basic zip tool that allows you to right-click on any folder and select `JustZipIt1 from the menu, and it will do just that - create a new zip file that contains the compressed content of the selected folder. Similar functionality comes include with almost all zip tools today, but if you don`t have one, JustZIPit will make a handy addition to your computer.
7Zip is an open-source file archiver, that offers a the highest compression ratio, using the new f 7z format, which delivers compression results that are usually 30-50% better than standard ZIP. We tested it with a server log file, which compressed with ZIP had a file size of 18 mb and using 7-Zip was reduced to 8 mb (results may vary, depending on file type). In addition, 7Zip also supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB formats, so it can be used with all popular archive files as well. The program offers a basic file explorer interface and also integrates into the Windows right-click menu. It can be associated with any of the supported formats and also offers commandline support. Interface and additional features are fairly basic, but the compression ratio is outstanding.
IZArc is a full featured archiving tool that you can use to open and create compressed files in many different formats. It offers many advanced features, including repairing of broken archives, searching within archives, password protecting, emailing of archives and much more. The program provides an Explorer style interface with integrated file browser, favorites, customizable toolbar and color coded file listings. IZArc can also be used to create self-extracting or disk-spanning archives and more. Additional features include Windows Explorer integration, anti-virus integration and just about anything else you d would expect to find in a professional archive utility - but this one is free. IZArc support most popular archive formats, including 7-ZIP, ACE,ARC, ARJ,BH, BZ2, CAB, DEB, GZ,HA, JAR, LHA, LZH,PAK, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR,TGZ, TZ, ZIP and ZOO. The program is easy to use, even for beginners, yet powerful enough to provide advanced users with all the tools you need.
SetupStream 2 allows you to create small, powerful and feature-rich installation wizards from a modern, easy-to-use interface. It is meant to be a serious alternative to commercial installation suites and offers many advanced features including checking for serial numbers and optional registry changes to be applied during the install. The step-by-step wizard lets you select the file s to be included in the installer and walks you through ther available options. It then compiles your installation into a ready-to-use installer for Internet or CD distribution.
TUGZip is an advanced archiving utility with an easy-to-use interface and support for a wide range of file formats. It lets you create 7-ZIP, BZ2, CAB, LHA (LZH), SQX, TAR, TGZ, YZ1 and ZIP archives and supports opening of ZIP, 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARJ, BZ2, CAB, CPIO, DEB, GCA, GZ, IMP, LHA (LZH), LIB, RAR, RPM, SQX, TAR, TGZ, TBZ, TAZ, ZOO, ARC and YZ1 archives. Also included comes an SFX-tool to create self-extracting archives and an additional scripting tool to simplify automated backups. Additional features include support for Zip64 algorithm, built-in encryption using multiple algorithms (Blowfish, DES, Triple DES and Rijndael).
Linos Zip is a simple zip and unzip tool with some extra features. You can create self-extracting archives, password protect your file , unzip more than one file in any sub-directory and more. The interface is easy and straight forward. Also included comes a multi-format un-compress wizard that enables you to unpack many popular and not so popular formats, including .RAR, GZIP, .ARC and many others. Linos Zip supports the new Bzip2 format.
Optimal Archive makes your zip files look and act like regular Windows folders, allowing you to launch applications from inside the zip file, drag and drop files from and to the zip file and more. You can also create new compressed zip files and uncompress zip, rar, arj and tar files. It supports multi volume self extracting files and - unlike many other zip tool, you can browse the folder structure within a zip in an Explorer style manner. Additional features include Windows Explorer right click integration and more. The program is not quiet as feature packed as others, but provides ease of use and everything you need to handle the most common zip/unzip tasks. Requires free registration by email.
Do you have tons of zip files from previous downloads but can't remember what's in them? Most files contain a DIZ file , Readme.txt or some other sort of text that has an overview of the software. You could open each one individual, but that can be a boring and tedious task. WinDiz let's you browse your ZIP files and will automatically show the contained txt or diz file in the built in viewer. Now browsing zip file content only takes minutes and a few click with your mouse. Comes with an integrated zip packer, very easy to use: just drag & drop between two boxes, and press only one button (for standard archiving). Additional features include ID3 tag support (v1 and v2) and a small file manager.
UnzipThemAll allows you to extract multiple archive files at once. Just select the folder that contains the files, and click a button. The program can extract the archives either to a folder with the same name, incrementing folder names, a specified folder or the current folder. UnzipThemAll supports ZIp, RAR and ACE formats. Additional features include support for password protected files, favorite folders, deletion of archives after unzipping and more.
CAM UnZip is a simple ZIP file utility that opens, creates and modifies ZIP files quickly and easily. You can open ZIP files, list and view the files in the archive and choose to extract all or selected ones. You can also add files or create new zip files from scratch. Basic features, easy to use.
ICEOWS (formerly ArjFolder) is a de/compression tool that integrates into Windows Explorer and opens zip files as if they were regular folders. All you have to do is click on a zipped file and it will be opened just as any other folder. Furthermore it offers built-in decompression for ICE,ARJ, ZIP, GZIP, TAR, MS-CAB, RAR, ACE, Quake 3 compressed files, Internet Mail files (Mime, UUE, XXE, B64, HQX), Java Archive (JAR, EAR, WAR), LZS, LZH, LHA, IMP and BZ2.
All of ICEOWS features are integrated into the Windows Explorer right click menu.
UltimateZip is a powerful zip/unzip tool that supports 16 archive types (Ace, Arj, Cab, Lha,Rar, Tar, GZip, Zip and so on). It has many features like Zip and Mail, shell integration for fast zip managenet, full drag and drop support, selfextracting Zip archives, multi-disk spanning, strong encryption, CheckOut, Install, Zip repair, Favorites, and many more. The program also offers a Wizard interface for simple compressing, updating, decoding, and extracting. Program contains a sponsor splash-screen.
Windows XP Built In ZIP Support Control is a very simple tool that allows you to disable/enable the built in ZIP features of Windows XP. So simple, it can't be rated. Does what it says.
Free, robust and easy to use zipfile manager with a lot of features. Let's you create new, open existing, extract from and add to zipfiles. Supports creation of self-extracting archives, drag and drop, quick view, shell execution and more. User interface similar to other popular shareware archive managers. Let's you get to work in no time
GSfx Wizard lets you build complete custom Self-Extracting Archives (SFX) with a Windows 2000 wizard interface for easy delivering of your documents, projects, programs, setup systems and other files. GSfx Wizard features strong file compression (Cabinet LZX) and lets you customize any aspect of your archives. It supports displaying custom texts and readme (in Rich Text Format), localization, user-defined folders, splash pictures and much more. The program has a very attractive interface that provides a step-by-step operation. Easy enough for beginners, but plenty of features for advanced users.
FilZip is an archiving utility that supports about 15 archive types, like arj, cab, rar, tar, lha and many more. Its many features include the Windows integration, e.g. drag&drop, compressing & extracting files from the context menu), new features like multiExtract and other functions like FastExtract. Of course it comes with an SFX-Creator, you can rename, move copy or delete archives within filzip. Zipping features: add, delete, view, open files from an archive, view the zip comment, password protect zip files, test files while extracting, automatic installation of archives. You can easily convert an archive into another format send one over the internet via the built-in emailer.
A mass unzipping utility that allows you to extract ALL the .zip files in a specified folder to another folder. The program provides several filter options that allow you to specify which .zip files to extract and also which files to extract from those zips. For example, you could also use the program to extract all .GIF or .JPG files (or whatever filter you specify) from the zips in C:\Download to C:\Unzipped ...
CoffeeCup Free Zip Wizard is a tool aimed at the novice user, that simply wants to unzip files without much additional fuzz. The program offers a simple 3 step wizard guided process that unzips the file into a folder of your choice. Free Zip Wizard can also launch the install program, if one is included in the zip files. While the program does not offer any further options or features, it is very easy to use and a good choice for basic unzip procedures.
Program is discontinued - freeware version still available here.
Do you have a self-extractor archive created by WinZip Self-Extractor which is when you trying to run it - says you: "WinZip Self-Extrzctor header corrupt. Possible cause: bad disk or the file transfer error". Try to use SEA Recovery, it may help you.
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