WinZip
- Thread starter bobandrew
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The inbuilt extraction utility in win7 is very basic, E.g. it cant handle .iso and .rar files. Installing winzip if you already have a license is a good idea otherwise there are free utilities like 7zip available which are excellent.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Too many to describe...
- OS
- Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
I use 7zip. Opens virtually everything including vhds, wims....
But I also use Izarc. Strangley 7zip doesn't open spanned zips which a lot of 3rd party backup programs use yet the basic windows zip utility and Izarc do!
But I also use Izarc. Strangley 7zip doesn't open spanned zips which a lot of 3rd party backup programs use yet the basic windows zip utility and Izarc do!
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Own build
- OS
- Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
- CPU
- Intel i7 2600k
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
- Memory
- G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
- PSU
- Seasonic M12II 520W
- Case
- Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
- Cooling
- Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
- Keyboard
- Logitech MK520 (wireless)
- Mouse
- Logitech MK520
- Internet Speed
- 6-7 Mbps
- Antivirus
- Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
- Browser
- FireFox
- Other Info
- Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
WinZip is bloated now, I prefer WinRAR which is about 1.2MB in size
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 OC'd 3.08GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus Rampage formula LGA775
- Memory
- 8GB DDR2 900Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI GT730 2GB GDDR5 (Kepler)
- Sound Card
- Supreme FX2
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung LS22F350 LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1080P
- Hard Drives
- Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB, 500GB Hitachi, 2TB Samsung, 500GB Seagate FreeAgent, 640GB Samsung, 160GB Toshiba (Arch)
- PSU
- AeroCool 500W Bronze
- Cooling
- Cooler Master V6 + 3X fans
- Keyboard
- Prolink keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech M705
- Internet Speed
- 1MiB/s
- Browser
- Chrome Beta
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell OP7010
- OS
- Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
- Memory
- 16GB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 4 Dell 24" LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024
- Keyboard
- Dell
- Mouse
- Dell Optical
- Internet Speed
- 40meg
I believe you also have to pay for Winrar and doesn't look to offer anything over the free and popular 7-zip and Izarc. for a description and link see the forums free program list
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/92-free-great-programs-windows-7-a.html
Be warned Izarc is around a massive 10MB and 7-zip 4MB.:sarc:
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/92-free-great-programs-windows-7-a.html
Be warned Izarc is around a massive 10MB and 7-zip 4MB.:sarc:
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Own build
- OS
- Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
- CPU
- Intel i7 2600k
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
- Memory
- G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
- PSU
- Seasonic M12II 520W
- Case
- Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
- Cooling
- Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
- Keyboard
- Logitech MK520 (wireless)
- Mouse
- Logitech MK520
- Internet Speed
- 6-7 Mbps
- Antivirus
- Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
- Browser
- FireFox
- Other Info
- Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
7-zip has limited support for advanced features compared to the paid products, but its a good alternative for free users
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 OC'd 3.08GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus Rampage formula LGA775
- Memory
- 8GB DDR2 900Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI GT730 2GB GDDR5 (Kepler)
- Sound Card
- Supreme FX2
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung LS22F350 LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1080P
- Hard Drives
- Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB, 500GB Hitachi, 2TB Samsung, 500GB Seagate FreeAgent, 640GB Samsung, 160GB Toshiba (Arch)
- PSU
- AeroCool 500W Bronze
- Cooling
- Cooler Master V6 + 3X fans
- Keyboard
- Prolink keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech M705
- Internet Speed
- 1MiB/s
- Browser
- Chrome Beta
Another is PeaZIP, a very nice peace of open source.
My Computer
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2500K
- Motherboard
- MSI MS-7750
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia GeForce GTX650 Ti BOOST
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 21' Philips
- Screen Resolution
- Full HD
- Hard Drives
- 1TB
- PSU
- 500W
Winzip Pro works fine together with the Windows 7 zip utility.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
- CPU
- INTEL i9-7920X LGA 2066
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte X299-WU8 F3
- Memory
- 64 GB (4 X 16 GB) G-Skill V Series DDR4 3200 Quad Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GTX 1060 SC 3 GB
- Sound Card
- Realtek Onboard ALC1220
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2 x Samsung S27E310
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 2 x 970 EVO Plus 500 GB NVMe
1 x 6TB WD 6003FZBX SATA
1 x 6TB WD 60EFRX SATA
12 x 3TB WD 30EFRX SATA
- PSU
- Seasonic X-1050
- Case
- Thermaltake Armor+
- Cooling
- Corsair H80i V2 Liquid AOI Cooler
- Keyboard
- Logitech G510s
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Internet Speed
- 200 Mb/s
- Antivirus
- ESET NOD32 13.1
- Browser
- EDGE (Dev, Canary, Beta), Chrome
- Other Info
- ASUS RT-AC68U router
Malwarebytes 4.0.4
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I'm a 7zip user as well. I don't have a need to pay for either WinRAR or WinZIP. While I understand the trials of these more or less last forever, in honoring the license of the product, I choose to not use them.
But to answer your question, you can load whatever zip utility you want and it won't interfere or break anything with the built-in tools.
But to answer your question, you can load whatever zip utility you want and it won't interfere or break anything with the built-in tools.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self-Built in July 2009
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 15/2 cable modem
- Other Info
- Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
I like the looks of this software and the fact that it is free. But so far I have had install issues with it on Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise. It is a real hit or miss. I emailed the author. Hope they fix it. -WS
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell OP7010
- OS
- Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
- Memory
- 16GB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 4 Dell 24" LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024
- Keyboard
- Dell
- Mouse
- Dell Optical
- Internet Speed
- 40meg
