HD backup and restore up to 1MB per minute! Up to 10 seperate backup configurations, files remain intact on disk or can be compressed 50%, calculates disks needed, supports 360k/1.2k, 720k/1.44k disk, disk formatting, graphic tree, and more. ASP
(397) ARCMASTER 9.1 - (****)
Support program for the popular archiving utilities. Creates a visual shell to make the features of each program easier to use. Very nice. Supports PKZIP, ARCA, PAK, LHA, and ARJ. Handy!
(477) PKZIP/PKUNZIP 2.04G - (****)
Using the ZIP format this program allows you to compress files into one archived file. Sometimes compresses more than 50%, offers fast compression, self extracting files, and a variety of compression methods. Very fast, much more. ASP
(478) PAK V2.10 - (****)
Creates and maintains file archives in compressed form. Supports both PAK and ARC format. Has command line or full screen interface versions. Offers 50% to 90% compression over earlier version of ARC. ASP
(535) LHARC V2.13L - (*****)
Archiving utility using the .LZH format. Claims to achieve the tightest compression rate of any archiving program in the Public Domain. Our tests confirm, under most conditions this is true, but not all. Compresses well but is not as fast as some others.
(638) NOAH'S ARK - (***)
Designed to allow maximum directory control when using PKZIP (disk #477). Allows you to easily mark & unmark files, add/extract files, copy, delete, change drives/directories, more. Has online help and is very forgiving.
(897) ARCHIVE RUN V1.5 - (***) Bonus!
Program that allows you to run programs packed inside archives. Supports the PKXARC & PKARC formats. Displays a directory of file set-up to be run. With this you can archive files to save space, & still run them at will. Requires the PKARC program.
(1134) SHEZ 8.9 - (*****)
Outstanding file compression shell! One program supports ARC, ZIP, SDN, LZH & PAK files. Also uses LIST.COM & SCAN the virus scanner. Pull down menus, online help, completely configurable, intuitive interface. Highly recommended! ASP
(1137) ZOO V2.01 - (****)
Compression utility comparable to most of the more popular ones. (ARC, ZIP, etc.) Can store PATH information, compress for speed or disk space, & is the only utility that can uncompress files directly into RAM. (Leave'em compressed, run'em at will.)
(1247) PKLITE 1.12 & LZEXE .91 - (****)
Compression utility that compresses COM & EXE files on disk then automatically uncompresses them to RAM when the programs are ran. Averages 30% compression on most files. No execution speed loss is noticeable on 8mhz+. No lose compression scheme! ASP
(1256) OFF LOAD V1.01 - (****) 1 of 2 Disks
OffLoad allows you to read files from the hard disk then compress them to a floppy for permanent storage. A easy to reference catalog of archived files is maintained on the hard disk to facilitate management and retrieval. Can create multiple catalogs for
(1257) OFF LOAD V1.01 - (****) 2 of 2 Disks
different drives, query directories to determine how long files have been inactive, manually "tag" file for archive, has pop-up menu driven interface, context sensitive help, mouse support & more! Well done software! ASP
(1864) FILE/ARCHIVE 2.0 - (***)
A self-activating program for analyzing and archiving files on a hard drive. Criteria is set by the user, it looks for files which may no longer be active and offers the opportunity to either archive or delete. (Requires 256k)
(1869) AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION 1.1 - (****)
A generational file protection and recovery system that automatically maintains up to eight generations of all your critical files. In addition it protects your hard drive from accidental or malicious formats. (ASP)
(1877) ARJ ARCHIVER 2.30 - (****)
Currently ranks as one of the best in compression in terms of size reduction of the currently available archivers. ARJ is particularly effective with database files, graphics files, and large documents.
(2426) SLIM 1.10A - (***)
File compressor with RAM resident transparent expander, which gives painless access to compressed files. This is done by intercepting DOS calls, allowing applications to read compressed files just as before but slower. (Requires, 256k). (ASP)
(2434) MASS-STORE COPY 2.6 - (****)
"Make copies of optical disks while using only one optical drive!" A practical way to copy optical disks on a system that has only one optical drive. Make backup copies of: Bernoulli Box disks, Erasable Optical, "Super Floppies", WORM Disks, ... (ASP)
(2435) FLEXIBAK PLUS 2.02 - (****)
A flexible, easy to use hard disk backup system that takes a logical, simple and unique approach to the backup problem. You only need to take a full backup once and then all subsequent backups are placed on the same backup disks. ASP
(2436) DIRBACK - (***)
DirBack creates directories and copies the files to and from any drive. The result of backing up your entire hard drive is a set of floppies, that duplicates all of the directories and files the way they exist on your hard disk. (ASP)
(2967) STOWAWAY 2.20 - (*****)
Stowaway moves inactive files to offline disk storage giving you room on your hard disk while still maintaining instant access to all your data. Lots of features with a very user friendly menu. Rqs, 512k, HD, DOS 3.0 or higher. ASP
(3432) MEGABACK 2.30 - (*****)
Backup and Restore Software. Optional data compression, full or incremental backup, menu driven, extensive error/data recovery, data verification, stop and resume backup later, more! Safe, Easy, Flexible, and Quick. Rqs, HD. ASP
(3767) GETBACK 2.1 - (****)
Getback is a fast, user friendly and full featured GUI backup and restore program. Up to 4 megabytes per minute, file compression, mouse support, Extensive on-line help, point & click directory selection, and more. Rqs, 512k, DOS 2.1 or better. ASP
(3878) AUTO RESTORE 1.1 - (***) Bonus!
A TSR that automatically restores archived files. This program requires Stowaway 1.9 or greater (disk #2967). Install Auto Restore and it will detect any access to offline files and automatically initiate restore from within any application. ASP
(4112) BATTLE - (***) Bonus!
All the major archivers --> ARJ, LHA, PKZIP, ARC go head-to-head in a compression stand-off. Who compresses what files best ?? Which one of the four archivers create the smallest file?? This is text file of the results.
(4116) DAVE'S VIEW 2.0 - (***) Bonus!
A disk-wide archive lister that allows viewing contents of any compressed files, anywhere on your disk. Oriented towards people who have LOTS of compressed files, all over their hard disk, and would like the opportunity to quickly view the contents.
(4118) I SEE 4.1 - (***) Bonus!
Compression front-end that handles all major compressors. You don't have to remember what switch goes with what compressor. Is it ARJ x or ARJ e ?? Is it LHA /x1 ? Shows whats inside compressed files + determines if file is a self-extractor or not!
(4478) MAKELOAD 1.31 - (****) 1 of 1 Disks
MakeLoad allows you to install and use as many new programs as you want, NO MATTER what the size of your Hard Drive, yet always have FREE SPACE for more. It will utilize your Floppy Drives, and use less expensive floppy disks, to FAST LOAD & UNLOAD....
(4479) MAKELOAD 1.31 - (****) 2 of 2 Disks
....your newly installed programs in ONE COMMAND, as needed. MakeLoad will keep track of your program library, and save you not only MASS SPACE on your Hard Drive, but will give you the security of an updated AUTOMATIC BACKUP each time it is used. Rqs, HD
(4617) ZIP'R 4.1 - (****)
Uses an existing compression program, such as PKZIP/PKUNZIP, ARJ, LHA, or SQZ to automatically compress entire programs (including sub-directories) when programs are exited, and decompress them prior to execution. NOTE: This fits on a 720k disk or larger.
