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CNET Editors' review
The reigning top dog of the utility world gets some nice behind-the-scenes improvements while maintaining the familiar usability and interface that we've come to trust. WinZip is still king at creating ZIP archives, and this new version expands its kingdom on a number of fronts. New features include AES 128- and 256-bit encryption for tighter security, an improved compression algorithm that gives you better compression ratios, and new technologies that remove the size restrictions on ZIP archives. Other handy features include a user-friendly zipping wizard, a split archive function that converts even very large ZIP files into manageable sizes for easier e-mailing, span-disk capability for complete backups, integration with virus-protection software, and the ability to drop whole programs into one self-extracting archive.Although this is the most compatible version to date, WinZip still relies on ZIP alone to archive your files. We would have liked to see support for RAR, ISO, and ACE archives. Overall, however, WinZip is a fantastic program, and the new features improve on what it does best. Whether you're an old pro or a new user, this is a must-have upgrade. Watch the CNET video review of WinZip:
Publisher's Description
From WinZip Computing:
WinZip is the original and most popular of all Windows ZIP file utilities. Wizard/Classic interfaces accommodate both first-time and experienced users. With WinZip you can quickly and easily compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save storage space and reduce e-mail-transmission time, as well as encrypt and decrypt your sensitive documents. Features include tight integration with Windows Explorer, support for most Internet file formats, and one-click zipping and e-mail.
Editor's note: WinZip is now bundled with Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search. Installation of these components is optional.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 1,703 votes
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Current version:
3.4 starsout of 46 votes
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Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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"Ya he usado versiones anteriores de WinZip a satisfaccion"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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De gran ayuda para aproverchar los espacios
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"Not the best"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
Pros
This program is NOT the best in my oppinion. The WinRAR is better.
Cons
I don't like it, and the total commander has got a zip program too, and it's unnecessary. The winrar is better.
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"Obsolete software"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
Cons
WinRar and others are much better.
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"An essential software for every Desktop"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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Downloading and unzipping files is like a breeze, and with many years of improving their product, this is an excellent software every user must have on their Desktop.
Cons
I would rather use their version without Google's bundle, unless, of course, that is exactly what I want.
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"It's Great!!!"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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I started using this software on advice of a friend, now that I have it, I wish I would have found this product a long time ago.I have used this because I want to back up my hard drive of the things that are precious to me. I had problems with Nero making my files into video files, but with Winzip, after I make my video files into winzip files and use the Nero fuction of making a data disk, It does what I want it to. For example, I put a video file I had that was 220MB into a winzip file, burnt it onto a CDR and then put it onto another computer. It took winzip all of less than 2 minutes to extract the file onto the other computer after i had put it into the other computer's CD Rom. I highly suggest that this product is worth a try and I don't think that you will be disappointed with it.
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I don't have any
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"OK but the author is greedy"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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Attractive interface. It's not as easy to use as it could be, but it feels solid and authoritative.
Cons
Don't buy this product. The author is intentionally holding back the progress of file compression in order to maintain WinZip's market share. It would be easy for him to add more compression options, which would enable WinZip users to handle files in more (and often better) formats like 7z, ACE, and RAR. But he doesn't want to increase the popularity of these formats because a lot of people associate "ZIP" with WinZip. Everyone has a right to make a profit, but since WinZip is so widespread he would be doing users a service to add more support options. It's embarrassing how few formats this program supports even in the upcoming version TEN.
After a little research, these other alternatives might be a good choice. Nearly all of them support FAR more formats than the stone age WinZip program.
IZArc, ZIP Reader, TUGZip, ZipZag, StuffIt Expander, 7-Zip, FreeZip, ZipMagic, WinRAR, WinAce, PKZIP, ZipGenius, PowerArchiver, UltimateZip, BitZipper, Total Commander, Netzip, Info-ZIP UnZip
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"Cool, fast and rock solid"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
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Been around forever, great compression and solid performance. I don't think I've ever had a crash or problem with it.
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"Not worth the money"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
Pros
Good program.
Cons
There are free programs available that will handle .zip, as well as other types of files, such as .rar, just to name one, which is apparently becoming more popular. Thus, I wouldn't pay $29.00 for this one.
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"Excellent"
Version: WinZip 9.0 SR-1
Pros
A must have!
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