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WI-9a: Large Windows Utilities
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Contents:
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Archiving
Anti-Virus & Security
Disk & File Utilities
System Utilities
Printing
Other
ARCHIVING:
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ArcMaster for Windows 1.1
New-Ware
$35
#4840
is a Windows front-end for several different file compression systems.
It also provides normal file management functions including copy/
move/delete, directory tree management, and more. ARJ, LHA, ZIP, and
ARCE are supported.
Archiver for Windows 3.1 [ARCH_WIN]
Miller-Ware Development
$28
#20409 (02-94 CD)
is a complete Windows environment for PKZip, LHArc, ZOO and ARCE. It
also supports the virus detection programs SCAN and VIRx. Within it's
simple point and shoot interface you can create archives, unarchive, and
view and print file contents.
It also provides archive information, will convert formats, can create
self-extracting archives, and can add archive and file comments. Other
programs can be executed via a Launch Pad feature. Other features
include the ability to selectively delete files within an archive, and
freshening and testing capabilities. Requires PKZIP/UNZIP (U1-1705), or
LHA (U1-1862), and over 500K of disk space. This is available on 3.5"
1.44mb MegaDisk and CD only.
Flashpoint ZIP Tools for Windows
FlashPoint Development
$50
#27748/4039
is a set of file compression and extraction applications which are compatible
with PKZIP/UNZIP 1.1. FPZIP can compress one or more files, file directories,
and directory branches into a single ZIP archive. The created ZIP file can
store a member file's name, relative path, size, date and time last modified,
a file comment, and other important information. FPZIPX will list and extract
member files, test the compressed file's integrity, and can recreate or build
directories which are stored within a ZIP file. Also included in WIZiper, a
slick graphic interface for FPZIP/UNZIP. Other features include WIN31 drag and
drop compatibility, a directory browser, and more.
Windows UnArchive 2.22 [WUNA22] (11-93 CD)
Hughes, James N.
$10-$15
#27748/4296
is an extremely easy-to-use program to extract and decompress files from
ZIP and ARJ format archives. It takes the place of both command-line DOS
unarchivers and Windows-based front ends for those utilities. Features
include on-line help, the ability to run a member file using its
association, and a Try Out option that allows you to run a file then
move it or delete it quickly.
Zip Manager 4.0
Software Excellence By Design Inc.
$53
#27748/3978 [2 disks]
is a complete Windows environment for PKZIP and PKUNZIP. It supports PKZIP 1.10,
2.04, and ARJ. Other features include WIN31 drag and drop support, DOS 6.0 and
DblSpace compatibility, and much more. Requires PKZIP/UNZIP (#1705).
WinZip 5.0 [WINZIP50]
Nico Mak Computing, Inc. ASP
$29
#20007/4535 (01-94 CD)
is a ZIP file manager for Windows. Features include a well-done pushbutton
interface for adding, deleting, extracting, and viewing members of a ZIP file;
an extended-selection list box with the names, sizes, and date/time stamps of
files in a ZIP file; extensive on-line hypertext help/documentation; full
support for LZH files (including self-extracting LZH files); support for
Norton Desktop for Windows; and support for PKZIP 2.0.
It also features a facility to extract all files in a ZIP to a temporary
directory and create a Program Manager group for all files in the ZIP.
Support is provided for ARC files and self-extracting ZIP files. An
optional interface to Virus Scan software is available. PKZIP is not
required for basic archive management, but is required for more advanced
functions. Installation is very easy, and all options can be saved and
restored.
Xtract for Windows 1.0
EccentriX
$15
#20007/4683
is a unique drag-and-drop front end for PKUNZIP and ARJ. You simply drag an
archive file from the directory listing over to the destination directory
and the files are automatically extracted. Other features include options
to view the contents of an archived file, a trashcan icon for deleting
files, the ability to create directories, multiple archive file extraction,
and more. Requires Windows 3.1.
Zipit 2.2 [ZIPIT2] (11-93 CD)
Schlackman, Robert
$15
#20007/4651
is an easy-to-use Windows shell for PKZIP/PKUNZIP (on disk #1705). All you
have to do is click on the source files and specify the target directory.
Options include the ability to create a new directory and the ability to
store directories in an archive. Requires VBRUN200.
ZipShell Pro 3.0 [ZPS301]
NewVision
$25
#20007/4521 (02-94 CD)
provides a graphic Windows interface for PKZIP/UNZIP. It allows you to
perform compression/decompression functions without having to learn any
complicated command line arguments.
You can easily add files to an archive using Windows 3.1 drag and drop
capabilities, or view text files in an archive with the built-in file
viewer. Other features include support for ARJ, ARC, LZH, and
self-extracting archives; full drag-and-drop support; encryption
support; and more. This is a very well-done program, with an impressive
3-D interface. Requires WIN31, PKZIP/UNZIP (on disk #1705) and VBRUN200.
Drag & Zip 3.0 (DRAGZIP) 08-93 CD
Baumbach, Dan ASP
$25
#12702
is a WIN31 drag and drop front end for PKZIP and LHA. You can drag files from
File Manager and drop them on D&Z which will then use PKZIP on them to compress
them into Zip files. Requires PKZIP (on disk #1705) or LHA (on disk #1862).
Also include is Zip View, which will show you the contents of the Zip file. You
can view files, run programs, delete files and extract any file or group of
files from the Zip file.
QuinZip 2.2
Quintessence Corporation
$35
#4999
is a ZIP/UNZIP utility for Windows. It performs all the required
functions without ever leaving the Windows environment. The
point-and-click interface is very easy to operate.
WinUnZip 4.0 [WUZIP]
Coulter, Mickey
$15
#4582 (01-94 CD)
is used to unarchive ZIP files. You simply select the file you want to
process, and it will unzip with each filename and compression method listed in
the client window. You can also selectively extract member files, list the
contents of ZIP files, set the destination path for extraction, use stored
directories when extracting files, view member text files, and specify the
viewing program.
WizUnzip 1.3
Info-ZIP
$0
#12047
extracts, tests, and displays files archived in ZIP format. Options are
provided to recreate directory structures, translate CR-LF to LF, beep on
completion, and much more. This is a true Windows application and does NOT
require PKUNZIP.
ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY:
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Maximum Security 4.0 [MS40]
ARIES SOFTWARE
$20
#12820 [February 1994 CD]
provides file security by allowing you to create a set of 'keys' to lock
and unlock files. It also features a shredder to irretrievably destroy
files. Network support is provided.
Security for Windows
Miller-Ware Development
$20
#3689
prevents access to Windows without the correct password. All that is required is
a simple edit to your WIN.INI file. If it is invoked and no response is received
to the request for password verification within 5 minutes, a screen blanker will
take control. 512K and a hard disk are required.
ViruScan for Windows 109 [WINSCAN]
McAfee Associates
$35
#4041 (02-94 CD)
is a Windows implementation of McAfee's famous SCAN program. It provides a host
of scanning options, has detailed on-line help, and also includes the DOS
version of SCAN. Other features include automated installation, and a text file
giving detailed information about viruses.
WinLock 3.06 [WINLOCK] (09-93 CD)
TeraVision
$21
#12516
helps protect your Windows and LAN environment from unauthorized use. It
can lock Windows and require a password at startup, on demand, or after
a user-defined time period.
When locked