WinZip Self-Extractor 3

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 238 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  3,292,812

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  21-day trial

• Date Added:

  May 17, 2006

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 WinZip Self-Extractor 3.1 WinZip Self-Extractor 3 WinZip Self-Extractor 2.2 WinZip Self-Extractor 2.1 WinZip Self-Extractor 2.1 beta 5 WinZip Self-Extractor 2.0

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Publisher's description of WinZip Self-Extractor 3

WinZip Self-Extractor is a utility that creates self-extracting ZIP files that are ideal for electronic file distribution, because they allow the receiver to use a familiar Windows interface to decompress files without a separate unzip utility. Also, self-extracting ZIP files can optionally run a setup or installation program, provided by the creator, after the files are decompressed. WinZip Self-Extractor is a companion product to WinZip, and is separately licensed.

Version 3.0 offers the ability to create smaller self-extracting zip files, new support for advanced encryption and an enhanced interface.

Editor's review of WinZip Self-Extractor 3

• 4.0 stars

• "Create self-extracting EXEs"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: WinZip Self-Extractor 3

Although it bears the WinZip name, WinZip Self-Extractor does not create ZIP files. Rather, it takes existing ZIP files and packages them as executable files that can unpack themselves.

Although the standard WinZip utility also lets you make self-extracting archives, WinZip Self-Extractor offers advanced features appropriate for software developers. If the source ZIP file is password-protected, WinZip Self-Extractor automatically creates a password-protected installer (AES is supported). The program includes various pop-up dialog options in its wizard, support for various command-line parameters, and the ability to run a command after the unzip operation completes.

It's easy to work with, but not a great substitute for a full-blown install maker.

User reviews of WinZip Self-Extractor 3

• Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 238 votes
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• 5 stars

  2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

  Version: WinZip Self-Extractor 3

  "Best of the best, No doubt"

  by Omega Weapon on January 8, 2007

  Pros: You should download it, A great integration with Zip files,I saw a big different in this version, It is really really better than before, DOWNLOAD NOW!

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• 5 stars

  Version: WinZip Self-Extractor 3

  "um �³timo produto"

  by tathiana gonçalves on June 2, 2007

  Pros: um excelente produto de boa aceita�§�£o no mercado

  Cons: bom produto

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• 4 stars

  Version: WinZip Self-Extractor 3

  "VERRY GOOD"

  by LITTLE ERN on February 11, 2007

  Pros: SIMPEL TO USE

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• 2 stars

  Version: WinZip Self-Extractor 3

  "This program used to be free why do I have to pay for it?"

  by Michael Hopley on September 29, 2006

  Cons: Having to pay!

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