WinZip

Have you ever used the Internet, America Online, or CompuServe? If so, you've probably encountered Zip files. Are you a Windows user? If so, WinZip is the way to handle these archived files.

WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats.
The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.

WinZip 8.1 Features Include

• 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 Anti-virus 2002, so you can easily test your downloads for viruses.
    
    
• Full context-sensitive help is available should you need it.
  

WinZip Self-Extractor 2.2
WinZip Self-Extractor 2.2 is ideal for distributing software via the Internet. This extra-cost product is targeted at power users and software developers, and includes features not available in WinZip Self-Extractor Personal Edition, which is included as part of WinZip.

What the Press Says

WinZip won the:

• People's Choice Award 2000 for Best Application,
• Shareware Industry Award 2000 for Best Overall Utility,
• Best Utility MVP Award from PC Computing (Jan-2000 issue),
• Win100 2000 from Winmag.com,
• Was voted Download of the Millennium on ZDNet, and
• Won the 1999 Editor's Choice Award from PC Magazine.
  

Quotes from reviews include:

• "This is the best Zip compression utility around, and if it's not on your hard drive, it should be"
  CNet review, Feb-02
  
  
• "Yes, there are other zipping and unzipping programs, but for my money none has yet to equal WinZip's combination of ease, power and simplicity. "
  ZDNet Preston's Picks, Jan-02
  
  
• "WinZip is the de facto standard in the world of compression, and it's easy to understand why. The program is rock solid, speedy, and easy to use WinZip continues to lead the compression pack, and I heartily recommend it."
  Smart Computing, Jan-02
  
  
• This fan-favorite compression program is back and better than ever."
  ZDnet, Dec-01
  
  
• "At just under $30, WinZip is one app that is definitely worth its price tag several times over."
  Stroud's CWSApps, Dec-01
  
  
• "If you've never really considered WinZip to be a vital Web utility, think again." Internet Magazine, Nov-01