CNET Editors' review
If you're looking for one tool that can handle a myriad of compression methods, from RAR and ZIP to TAR and TGZ and nearly 30 other formats, ALZip just might be for you. In fact, archive format support is ALZip's forte. It'll even open ISO and other CD images. All the usual archive application options are here, as well: context menu additions, password protections, virus scanner integration, and assistance in creating self-extracting archives.
The interface looks modern and is well-designed, with archive contents displayed as icons, in a list or in a detailed spreadsheet-style grid. There are 14 criteria by which you can sort files, the program supports 21 languages, there's a test function to make sure the archive works, and you can save in eight formats. We also like the bird-egg icons--a small touch, to be sure, but they show that aesthetics are still important, even in freeware.
This program leaves a slightly larger footprint than WinZip, but since we're talking about a difference of 2MB we think it's worth giving ALZip a chance to fly.
Publisher's Description
From ESTsoft:
When it comes to ZIP files, ALZip does it all.- Open 35 ZIP, archive and compression file formats- Open CD image files (ISO, BIN)- Open virtual CD files (LCD)- Create 8 ZIP, archive and compression file formats- Create SFX (exe) files for free- Split files for easy transfers- Recover lost passwords from ZIP files- Integrate anti-virus software- Automate tasks with ALZip command line functions- User-friendly softwareALZip is a 1-stop archiving and compression package that does everything you need. Using seperate utilities to do what ALZip can would easily cost over $60. And ALZip also saves you time. Its clean and compact interface lets you get more done faster. You can even ZIP and email files in 2 clicks. Also save time compressing and extracting archives because each new version of ALZip gets faster and faster.Find out more at www.altools.net.
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4.1 starsout of 184 votes
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"Old Versions Good -- new is worse than a virus!"
Version: ALZip 8.51
Pros
Zips and unzips lot of formats and is easy to use.
Cons
It associates itself with *.jar files (Java archives) and opens them -- these are supposed to be opened as run by the Java virtual machine as executables. Thus, it breaks Java and all Java programs!!! Worse, changing its options doesn't work -- take jar of the list, then go back, and its still / back on it! It keeps doing this and keeps breaking Java. I uninstalled it after one use.
Another major problem is with the manufacturer -- they sell registrations, taking your money, but don't actually give the registration code -- thus, they steal from you, taking your money and not letting you register the software!Summary
This program ruins computers -- I seriously don't see it as any better than installing a virus, since, like a virus it ruins your computers operation. Don't install this program, keep it away from your computer. And whatever you do, don't pay money for it!!!!!
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"Easy to use with no problems"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
Nice layout, easy to use, good compression, fast extraction rates.
Cons
puts a bird name every time you make a new folder (for example instead of "New Folder" it says "Sea Gull". freaked me out for a day or so since I thought it was a virus.)
Summary
Wants you to register every time you open it up but its not that big of a con for me
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"Opens Everything and Easy to Use"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
Easy to use and provides good compression.
Cons
Always wants you to register if you're using the free version.
Summary
It's a great free compression program and the price makes it attractive enough to get rid of the purchasing splash screen.
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"This Is the Version I want!!"
Version: ALZip 6.7
Pros
NO NO NO NO NO
Cons
When I click the link for this FREE version, I get the Newest PAY version
NO THANK YOUSummary
All I want to do, Is replace the FREE version I had till the company updated it and changed it to PAY
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"Its trial ware"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
Don't know
Cons
Trial version, not free
Summary
I refuse to use something that is supposed to be free, but is trial version
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"all-in-one decompressor"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
no need to have a lot of different programs to expand compressed files.
Cons
problems with multi-file password-protected RAR accounts, at least for me
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"muy profesional y de mucha calidad"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
MUCHAS FELICIDADES Y MUY COMPLETO.
Cons
EN LO ABSOLUTO
Summary
ES DE PRIMER�SIMA CALIDAD MUY COMPLETO MUY PROFESIONAL Y YA HOY DE GRAN COMUNICACI�N � INTERNACIONAL
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"It required too much from me"
Version: ALZip 8.12
Pros
didn't fool with it long enough to discover any
Cons
is not intuitive
Summary
I deleted it
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"I like this program. Sorry they started charging for it"
Version: ALZip 8.0.6.3
Pros
It opens any compressed file I've thrown at it
Cons
Not ran into any problems
Summary
There isn't anything to explain. Make it your default program for compressed .zip, .rar, etc... and it just works.
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"Appears to be excellent"
Version: ALZip 8.0.6.3
Pros
Only used once but apears to be very good
Cons
None that I could see
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