WINZIP WinZip 8.1 (Windows)

Product Features

• Easy and reliable compression tools make sending a zipped up file as fast as hitting a button
• Built-in support for all the more popular Internet file formats
• Compressing and decompressing your files is easier than ever with the new WinZip Wizard
• Drag and drop directly to, or from, Windows Explorer -- you can even zip or unzip without leaving Explorer
• Keep all your files organized with the Favorite Zip Folders

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• ASIN: B00008Z4G2
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 26, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,919 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The WinZip Wizard: this optional feature uses the standard and familiar "wizard" interface to simplify the process of zipping, unzipping, and installing software distributed in Zip files. The WinZip Wizard is not targeted at experienced users, but is ideal for the rapidly growing number of PC users getting started with Zip files. When these users gain confidence or want to use more advanced zipping features, the full WinZip Classic interface is just a click away.

Seamless integration with the Windows shell: WinZip includes tight integration with My Computer and Windows Explorer. Drag and drop to or from Explorer, or zip and unzip without leaving Explorer.

Internet support: WinZip features built-in support for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, XXencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. You can use WinZip to access almost all the files you download from the Internet. The free WinZip Internet Browser Support Add-On lets you download and open Zip files from the Internet with one click using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Favorite Zip Folders: WinZip lets you organize Zip files into one convenient list that is sorted by date, making it easier to locate all Zip files, regardless of where they came from or where they are stored. Unlike the standard Open Archive dialog box, the Favorite Zip Folders dialog box treats the contents of multiple folders as though they were one folder. A Search facility will find any Zip files lost on your hard disk.

Create files that unzip themselves: WinZip Self-Extractor Personal Edition is included with WinZip. Self-extracting files are ideal for sending compressed files to others who may not own or know how to use file compression software.

And much more, including:

• Automatically installs most software distributed in Zip files, including desktop themes and screen savers.
• Supports most virus scanners, including McAfee Virus Scan 5.21 and Norton Antivirus 2002, so you can easily test your downloads for viruses.
• Full context-sensitive help is available should you need it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best compression software I've yet, November 24, 2003

By 

J. Turner (Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WINZIP WinZip 8.1 (Windows) (CD-ROM)

If you're looking for a utility to extract compressed files, chances are you want WinZip. I've tried various utilities, and always seem to come back to WinZip. WinZip even supports compressed .tar files, so I can unpack UNIX source code archives without having to do it under Linux.

Winzip also associates the supported archive types with Windows, so double clicking an archive file will run WinZip. Likewise, downloading a .zip file in IE or Mozilla will also run WinZip.

Note, that this program will not decompress RAR or HQX archive files (-1 star).