GSplit for Windows

User Reviews

• Finally, a file splitter that actually works.

  somerandomusername111January 5, 2013

  Pros

  It works - many of the other ones are either crippled, don't support splitting after X number of lines or they puke on large files. It is fast - took about 1 second to split a 600MB csv file into 6 pieces based on a split every 900,000 lines (I have a fast computer and SSD).

  Cons

  Instructions are convoluted - I originally thought it didn't support splitting every X number of lines until I stumbled across a site that explained it. I completely overlooked it because their method of splitting every X number of lines is by using the hex ASCII code of 0x0D0x0A. Why not just have an option to split every X number of lines??? This is what happens when programmers/engineers design software. :) It would be nice if it had the option to join text files that didn't already have the gsplit tags in them, for example concatenate 6 csv files into one file. I ended up just using the windows command "type" to do this and it worked fine. For those who care... type filename1.csv >> ourputfile.csv type filename2.csv >> ourputfile.csv ...etc...etc. Of course if I was running Linux, I wouldn't have to spend hours searching for a mediocre app to do all of this because I could do it all from the command prompt (shell), but I digress.

  Summary

  It splits text files fast. It requires you to include the gsplit tags at the end of the file pieces if you want gsplit to be able to figure out how to put them back together. It is free.

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• MALWARE HIJACKERS INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD, BEWARE !

  mikemtn55March 24, 2012

  Pros

  Might be a good program if "Blekko" and "Spam Free" hijackers were not included, even if unchecked during installation.

  Cons

  HIJACKER MALWARE INCLUDED, BEWARE ... "Blekko" and "Spam Free" hijack your browser and search bar, and change numerous settings, even when unchecked.

  Summary

  CNET, Get rid of this malware infested download, please !

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• It worked great for floppy chunks

  jgray110February 2, 2012

  Pros

  it was easy to use and worked great for my floppy project.

  Cons

  I don't know if it has a complete directory/folder split feature.

  Summary

  I was having trouble with RW CDs or the CD drive, the project was to get eMachine Windows98 software onto Compaq Vista using Sony USB Floppy Drive so I PKZIP compressed all directories into temp.zip a to z, Gsplit large files small enough for floppy, moved to Vista, Gsplit joined, then used another free good download 7-Zip to extract, not sure if it zips.

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• If you have to time to waste... use it

  lixurion12999September 17, 2011

  Pros

  You can choose the size of the files for the split-results. To split a large file of several GB is ok by creating an .exe-file to merge the file-pieces again together.

  Cons

  The software-window is overcharged with a lot of text which is not really making the use efficient. To merge the files afterwards takes at least 10 times longer than the split-operation which made for me this software useless.

  Summary

  If you can waste your time to get the merge done, then use it. I prefer fast and simple to use software for such a purpose like GF Split & Merge!

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• Useful once you understand it

  digger334November 11, 2010

  Pros

  it has multiple ways to determine file size splits, and works quickly, and easily in the background.

  Cons

  I didn't give it 5 stars because it was a bit clumsy to understand how it worked from the initial launch. But once you get that down, I'd say it's a great utility to have for those huge files.

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• Not tested fully

  aajafferSeptember 17, 2010

  Pros

  Not tested fully

  Cons

  Not tested fully

  Summary

  I splited a file and tried to rejoin by clicking the executing file my norton 2010 said sonar virus warning and removed the execution file. I always belive cnet file virus and spyware free but I dont know what is with it. Cnet to examin

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• Huge value for the money (free)!

  funbobby2001July 8, 2010

  Pros

  Professional look and feel Did what it was supposed to do FREE!

  Cons

  The "Add Self-Uniting Functionality" option does not seem to be 100% persistent when saving and loading profiles.

  Summary

  Can't believe what a polished piece of software this is for being free.

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• really good and very useful

  muthukumaraswamyNovember 14, 2009

  Pros

  it is simple and works well.

  Cons

  nothing to say now

  Summary

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• Terrific little utility!

  credo81February 18, 2009

  Pros

  - Simple clean interface - Light on system resources - Ease of use - Does what it claims

  Cons

  Absolutey None!

  Summary

  For such a tiny software, GSplit packs a real punch! Install took just under a minute on my single core processor. The tabs on the left make the interface really easy to use even for novices. And most importantly, it's really fast! I split a 2.3GB file into 5 manageable pieces including a self expanding exe in just 4 and a half minutes!! Almost a 100,000 downloads and not a single comment??!! I totally recommend this little gem.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Feb 18, 2009<p/>Ok sorry about the last comment on no reviews yet. The page hadn't loaded properly for some reason.

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• Could not split a 7 GB file

  Tomas EklundAugust 8, 2008

  Pros

  Free. Many options. Polished interface.

  Cons

  Even though the interface was pretty nice, it took some time (by trial and error) to understand. I only gave GSplit one shot and since it did not manage to split a 7 GB file into parts for burning onto two single layer DVDs I had to uninstall it. I got some strange "no access" error. I tried four times before giving up. WinRar, however, was able to split the file into parts with no problem.

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