CNET Editors' review
This venerable tool packs plenty of features for simple compression needs, along with superior security tools for advanced compression and backup-file management. You can run WinZip using the optional Wizard interface for a step-by-step guide to easy compression, or you can use the classic interface to set file and folder compressions to your specifications.
You also can change the view to a Windows Explorer format, making it easy to navigate your hard drive when creating a compressed archive. The AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption method provides excellent security for your files, with the option for both 128-bit (lower-level) and 256-bit (higher-level) security. We like the flexible drag-and-drop support, allowing you to drag files to and from the interface which zips or unzips them automatically.
We also like the contextual menus (right-click) that enable you to perform most of WinZip's functions on the fly, including complex tasks like zipping a file and automatically attaching it to an e-mail for quick delivery. Overall, WinZip is among the best compression programs available, providing all the features necessary to create easy backups, compress e-mail files, and manage downloaded files from the Internet.
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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. Version 11.2 offers a thumbnail image view and automatic compression selection, plus improved compression for audio files (.WAV), the ability to open .RAR, .LHA and .BZ2 files, and Unicode support.
Note: WinZip is now bundled with Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search. Installation of these components is optional. Users with either of two Google components already installed will have the option to receive a free registry scan from Registry Booster by Uniblue Systems.
What's new in this version: Version 11.2 offers a thumbnail image view and automatic compression selection, plus improved compression for audio files (.WAV), the ability to open .RAR, .LHA and .BZ2 files, and Unicode support.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 1,716 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 251 votes
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"the best way to work with your saved documents - win"
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
fast and easy to use
Cons
i real dont know anything that i dont like
Summary
it works very good with wthat i do - no complain
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"it is still the best out there"
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
It works with ease and there seems to be nothing that can not be zipped and if people used it more often , they could reducee disk space.
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"It's cool"
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
I'm using it,it's wonder full
Cons
Nothing to complain
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"oops!"
Version: WinZip 11.2
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"very good"
Version: WinZip 11.2
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"couldnt download it."
Version: WinZip 11.2
Cons
I can usually download it again after 45 days but I cant do it this time. I have downloaded it approx 10 times in the past. I even removed it from my c drive and tried it again but it still dont work.
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"One of the best!"
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
Very easy to use. Quick results without using the "Wizard" function.
Cons
This free trial version haven't allowed me to create and convert files to winzip. It's a pitty...
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"Easy and fast for those who know how to utilize it.A must have programme indeed"
Version: WinZip 11.2
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"All Time ZIPPED...."
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
Very Quick and Crazy Look...
Cons
Again...Free Version..Limits
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"did not work for me"
Version: WinZip 11.2
Pros
nothing
Cons
i have windoze vista home premium and this would not install on my computer so i am currently using freezip
did anyone else have trouble?
gl and tc
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