Alternative To Winzip

Discussion in 'Software' started by theremotedr, Aug 5, 2017.

  1. theremotedr

    theremotedr Master Sergeant

    Morning,
    I am looking for advice on some free software to zip up files & extract on my right click.

    Do you suggest any without advertising or toolbar installation etc

    Thanks
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Give 7-Zip a go as its free and open source and constantly updated, works well with windows context menus and also drag n drop.
     
    DOA and Just Playin like this.
  3. theremotedr

    theremotedr Master Sergeant

    Hi,
    Thanks I've now downloaded and installed it.

    As a test I downloaded a zip file from my server which was zipped up using jZip.
    Once the file is downloaded it's not shown as a zipped icon from 7zip but more like a piece of paper with a corner turned over.

    Is there something I need to do now to correct this. Otherwise I'm going to see a few of these I believe.
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What you could try is to Right Click and Open with and associate a Zip file with 7-Zip and should create a different icon which is one of 7-zips.
     
  5. theremotedr

    theremotedr Master Sergeant

    Thanks.
    I will try that.
    Cheers.
     
  6. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    I'd suggest EASY 7 zip.. nicer..
    http://www.e7z.org/
    "Briefly speaking, Easy 7-Zip is an easy-to-use version of 7-Zip. Originally, Easy 7-Zip was built based on 7-Zip 9.20. I kept all features of 7-Zip and added a few useful features that makes the software more user-friendly."
     
  7. theremotedr

    theremotedr Master Sergeant

    I will also try that one thanks
     
  8. casiasser

    casiasser Private First Class

    How about PeaZip, I use it my self, and I think it is a great alternative:)
     
  9. theremotedr

    theremotedr Master Sergeant

    Thanks for your reply.
    I am now using easy 7 zip which is great for what i require
     
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  11. Imandy Mann

    Imandy Mann MajorGeekolicious

    OP asks for 'free' software choices. WinRAR while good, is not free. ($29.00)
     

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