Basic Features:
WinZip includes an intuitive point-and-click drag-and-drop interface for
viewing, running, extracting, adding, deleting, and testing files in archives.
16-bit Windows 3.x and Windows for Workgroups and 32-bit Windows 95 and
Windows NT versions are included in the same package.
The WinZip Wizard:
this optional feature uses the standard and
familiar "wizard" interface to simplify the process of unzipping
and installing software distributed in Zip files. The WinZip
Wizard is not targeted at experienced users, but is ideal for the
rapidly growing number of PC users getting started with Zip files.
When these users gain confidence or want to use more advanced
zipping features, the full WinZip Classic interface is just a
click away.
Windows 95 Features:
WinZip includes long filename support and
tight integration with the Windows 95 shell. Drag and drop to or
from the Explorer, or ZIP and UNZIP without leaving the Explorer.
Drop files on a printer to print.
Internet Support:
WinZip includes built-in support
for popular Internet file formats (TAR, gzip, Unix compress UUencode, BinHex, and MIME), so you can
use WinZip to access almost all the files you download from the Internet.
The Install/Try/Uninstall feature
makes it easy to
install and uninstall software distributed in ZIP files. WinZip
will run the installation program in an archive, give you a
chance to try the program, and optionally offer to restore your
system to its original state. The uninstall step can
selectively remove files, icons, or program groups created by an
install program, and can restore any altered INI files. You
have complete control over the uninstall process, and no changes
are made without approval.
And much more ... WinZip supports most virus scanners,
including McAfee's Virus Scan 95 and Norton Antivirus 95,
so you can easily test your downloads for viruses.
Full context sensitive help is available should you need it.
What the Press Says
WinZip won the 1996 PC Magazine "Best Utility" Shareware Award, the 1996
Windows Magazine "Win100" Award, and the 1996 PC Computing "Best of the
Internet" Award for compression. In previous years WinZip was a
finalist for the PC Computing 1995 "MVP" Award, and was voted "Best
Utility" at the 1994 annual Shareware Industry Awards, and won the
Windows Magazine "Win100" Award in 1993.
Recent magazine quotes include:
"WinZip 6.1 is the easiest compression program to use" Computer Shopper, 8/96
"The best data-compression and archiving utility around" PC Computing 7/96
"With version 6.1, WinZip continues to be a must have utility for all users" PC Magazine 7/96
"The undisputed leader of the pack is WinZip - no competition" PC World 6/96