DropZip for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

This simple application unzips files in a snap--even the RAR files that the Windows tool can't open--but just a little user guidance would be nice.

When you install DropZip, it automatically adds an icon to the Quick Launch toolbar. Drag ZIP or RAR files onto the programs icon, and DropZip quickly decompresses them. The program can zip folders too, although it only handles one at a time.

Here's the catch: if you remove the program from the Quick Launch toolbar, you won't be able to unzip or zip files. Unlike similar programs, it doesn't offer Windows integration or allow you to launch the program and unzip files. Drag and drop isn't one way to unzip your files, it's the only way with this freeware program.

A basic help file would go a long way in preventing any user confusion. That said, DropZip is a nice complement to standard Windows file compression tools, and it costs nothing to use.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 8, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 76,236

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.4/5

17 User Votes

Nowhere to be seen
IntelOpsJune 28, 2012
Pros
Can't promote this programme because I couldn't see it at all after I had installed it. Totally bizarre piece of software
Cons
Nothing to say except what I have already said
Summary
None
great product
LaurenceKarkowskiMarch 9, 2009
Pros
couldn't be simpler to use and gets it done
Cons
none really
Summary
love it
one of the best and most useful apps i've EVER seen!
rabbitkillrunApril 19, 2008
Pros
This is an amazing program and is so pratical. I have honestly never seen such a good program as this. Just drag-and-drop onto the program and "Voila!" Extracted!
Cons
Absolutely nothing!!!
Summary
I can't figure out how to use it
stucknwonderlandMarch 12, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Straightforward app with limited features
seussman71January 13, 2008
Pros
This program does exactly what it says it will do, which is refreshing these days, even if what it does is fairly simple and only saves you a few keystrokes. Most of us have some type of ZIP/RAR compression in our right-click menus, but there's just something about being able to drag a file or a folder onto an icon and let it do everything for us. But still, it works great, and come on, it was written by a 16-year old...props!
Cons
I wish there were more options and more compressions that it could handle (cough, cough, stuffit, cough cough), but I understand there might be some issues with other formats, so best to make a program that works and does the little things well. Also, a feature for password-protected files: maybe have a dialog box pop up to take care of that.
Summary
Quick, easy, and does nothing.
FelpmanNovember 30, 2007
Pros
I like how easy the interface is. very simple, BUT...
Cons
... it does absolutely nothing. I just drag the rar file into the program, then it flashes a quick message, which I am not able to read because the program shuts off one milisecond after. so, what do I do? download another unrar.
Summary
Very Quick and Useful
anndroidcnetMay 31, 2007
Pros
Simple and easy to use. Just make a shortcut on your desktop, and drop files onto it.
Cons
none
Summary
It works just great
VolvulusMusicMay 3, 2007
Pros
Simpel and easy to use... Great product...
Cons
Summary
Great, small and Quick program
wowweeklyApril 25, 2007
Pros
Easy drop and unzip files, I like it because it unzips right to the desktop in a folder so you don't have to go looking for it. Free, no nagware, spyware. Clean and Simple.
Cons
It needs a small info file tellingyou when the Dos screens blinks up, its just the program working, not a malfunction. I unzipped a file 3 times the first time I used it because of the DOS screen.
Summary
Not quite what I was looking for..
MelioraApril 13, 2007
Pros
Unzipped files fast and works just like it says but isn't what I need. <p>PestPatrol did not alert to any spyware during install or uninstall.
Cons
I was hoping for more control over the destination folder and the settings. I needed to unzip a bunch of font files into a storage folder and thought that maybe there would be a setting to disable the file name folder creation but this program has NO SETTINGS, it does just what it says. Just a few more options would have made this perfect. I now have ExtractNow installed for this use.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Drag and unzipped zip or rar files and folders automatically.