This is the shareware evaluation version of Winzip. This is not free software.
Users are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 21 days.
WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files
and other compression formats. Windows 95, NT, and Windows 3.1
versions are shipped on the same disk. WinZip features include:
Windows 95 support: 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.
Internet support: WinZip features built-in support for popular
Internet file formats: TAR, gzip, Unix compress, UUEncode,
XXencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported
via external programs. You can use WinZip to access almost all
the files you download from the Internet. In addition, the freely
downloadable WinZip Internet Browser Support Add-On lets you
download and open archives with one click using Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator. WinZip interfaces to most virus
scanners.
Built-in 100% PKZIP-compatible ZIP and UNZIP, including support
for multi-disk Zip files (PKZIP and PKUNZIP are NOT required for
any zipping or unzipping operations).
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.
Create files that unzip themselves: WinZip Self-Extractor
Personal Edition is now included with WinZip. Self-extracting
files are ideal for sending compressed files to others who may not
own or know how to use file compression software.
WinZip is extremely easy to use! To open an archive simply double
click on an archive listed in the File Manager or Explorer, drag
and drop an archive onto WinZip, or use the standard Open dialog.
The main WinZip window features a list box with the names, sizes,
and date/time stamps of all files in the open archive. This list
can be scrolled and sorted on any field. A tool bar provides fast
access to commonly used actions. All options (including window
size and position) can be saved and restored. Extensive context
sensitive help is always available.
Double clicking on a file in the main window has the same effect
as double clicking in the File Manager or Explorer. First the
file is extracted from the archive. If the file is executable, it
is run. Otherwise, the file is opened by the appropriate
application (for example, Windows Write for *.WRI files) based on
standard Windows associations.
Under Windows 3.1 WinZip's unique "Install/Uninstall Feature"
makes it easy to install and uninstall software distributed in
archives. This feature can save megabytes of disk space by
tracking and removing all traces of an application. 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
folders, 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.
If an archive doesn't have an "install" or "setup" program you can
use the CheckOut facility to easily try the files in the archive.
The CheckOut facility will extract all files and create a program
group with icons for all or some files. Just double click on an
icon in the CheckOut group to view the corresponding file with the
appropriate application. Later, WinZip will optionally delete the
CheckOut files and program group.
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The 32-bit version requires Windows 95 or Windows NT. The 16-bit version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups. While no other programs are required for basic operations involving ZIP, TAR, GZ, Z files, UUencoded, XXencode, BinHex, or MIME files, optional features require one or more external programs. See the online help for details.
