CNET Editors' note: The Extractor includes optional bundled software that may trigger alerts from security software. The Extractor has been tested for malware by the CNET Download.com team and meets our security requirements.
CNET Editors' review
Thanks to its easy-to-use interface, this free file compression tool makes it a snap to unzip files.
The Extractor opens with a panel-style interface that is clear-cut enough for all users to understand. We especially liked the drag-and-drop functionality that let us quickly add ZIP and RAR files. We also like that the user specifies the output file. Once we clicked Go, the program instantly unzipped our file and placed the contents into our designated output folder. Our favorite feature was the Preset option that let us assign a preset task for each output folder after unzipping the file. The preset tasks included keeping folders, subfolders, and covers. If you don't want to assign presets, you can manually apply the same folder options. The Help feature is pretty simplistic and doesn't have search capabilities, but it does walk you through the program.
The fact that this functional file compression program is freeware makes it all the more appealing. We recommend it for all user levels. It cleanly uninstalled from our PC.
Publisher's Description
From Simply Free Software:
Easy-to-use and works with all Windows versions, 32 and 64 bit. Just drag and drop files and folders and press GO. Integrated into windows for easy access, supports spanned archives and extraction of password protected files. You can queue any number of ZIP, RAR and folders and let The Extractor extract them all with just one click. There is even an option to delete processed files after successful extraction.
What's new in this version: Version 1.4.3.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 83 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 13 votes
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My rating:
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"Does what it says."
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
Opens and extracts from any file that I have on my system.
Cons
None as yet!
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"VERY PRACTICAL & EASY TO USE. NO NEED FOR THE WIZARD"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
IT GIVES THE OPTION FOR DESTINATION FILE AFTER EXTRACTING ONCE FOR ALL. YOU CAN DROP FILES IN ALSO.
Cons
NOT AS DIVERSE AS WINRAR BUT IT IS EASIER & MORE FEASIBLE
Summary
A FRIENDLY APPLICATION. I ADVISE TO USE
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"It is very good"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
it is very fast
Cons
when it can successfully open .rar
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"CAME WITH TOO MANY DELIBERATELY CONFUSING ADD ONS!"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
None. I got scared and ran away.
Cons
The first "accept" box looked like the user agreement but turned out to be trying to get you hooked in to some "buy to win" scam.
Summary
Unneccessary. Try something else.
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"easy, intuitive, best unzip program I've yet to use."
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
ease of use
easy to auto-direct files to designated location.
Free!Cons
None that I've experienced.
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"Good for the price"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
Fast, free and easy to use.
Cons
As most free programs these days it wants to change your browser settings and install tool bar ......
With all new programs especially free ones I always choose the custom install option and suggest you do too.Summary
Very useful free program.
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"works as advertised, no hassles"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
simple, efficient
Cons
not a lot of options, but it is stable, so that often is a result of this.
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"Installs unrequested software"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
Extracts RAR files
Cons
Installed an additional program onto my computer, Babylon, which is quite intrusive. Took over my browser and installed a pervasive pop-up. Removed it with Revo, but poor form to sneak it in, especially when recommended on CNET. Now checking it did not sneak anything more invasive in too.
Summary
Does the job, but at a high price.
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"Would not use any other"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
Ease of use and speed is really great
Cons
None I have come across
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"POSSIBLE MALWARE!"
Version: The Extractor 1.4.3.2
Pros
Works as advertised. However -
Cons
- after updating through with the program's own update link, I picked up the "Shop to Win" adware/malware. I removed it via Malwarebytes but the Extractor program itself was corrupted - either by the removal process or by StW itself.
Summary
After hours of effort to straighten put my 'puter, I am understandably reluctant to reinstall this program.
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