7-zip

For anyone who’s ever tried to email a large PDF or store countless documents without straining your hard drive, file size can be a real nuisance. Fortunately, Windows 11 users have a wealth of free, user-friendly options available to compress PDF files without sacrificing too much quality. In...

1. Process Lasso – Beyond the Basic Task Manager While Windows 11’s revamped Task Manager certainly has its merits, Process Lasso elevates process management to the next level. This tool is like your PC’s personal productivity coach—it doesn't just list your running applications; it gives you...

In a world where digital communication is king, file size limitations can become your worst enemy. Sending a massive document via email? Trying to upload a video for a project? Fear not! Windows 11 offers several ways to split those behemoth files into manageable chunks. Let’s dive into the...

Managing compressed files on Windows has always been a cornerstone task for power users, IT pros, and even casual computer operators. This week marks an exciting update to some of the most-loved archiving tools—the iconic trio of WinRAR, 7-Zip, and NanaZip. These updates bring a buffet of...

In today's digital landscape, where every file can feel like an overstuffed suitcase ready to burst at the seams, having a reliable file compression tool is essential. Enter 7-Zip, a free application that is making waves as the go-to choice for file compression in Windows 11. This tool not only...

Sharing files nowadays can feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole—especially when file sizes collide with the limits imposed by email providers or cloud storage. Fortunately, file compression tools are here to save the day, allowing you to squish those pesky files down to a much...

Having NSIS installer e.g. Program.exe Is there a way to get all CLI switches that current installer can process. The purpose is to automate installation I don't mean standard switches like /S switch for silent install I tried to "unzip" Program.exe with 7zip - no useful info found about...

On Windows 10 and presumably other Windows versions, the built-in file archiver of Windows Explorer (Windows File Explorer) does not record the time stamps of folders at the top level inside the ZIP archive file. If you wish to retain those time stamps, you can use 7-Zip file manager. Time...

Hello. I would like to know if there is any way to decrease the context menu. I am uploading three images to illustrate what I mean. If I right click on an image or folder (images 1 and 3) you will see that the context menu is huge. The only way I know of to reduce this, is to remove the...

As many of you know, building quality apps is quite a commitment and investment in time. Once your app is in the Store, the next challenge is getting the word out about your new title and driving traffic to your product. Today, we’d like to announce a new tool for marketing your apps in your own...

Please bear with my long writing, So, i downloaded a zip file, click 'extract here' in the Downloads folder. The folder is extracted in it. Inside the folder, there are part 1-30 .rar files. I enter the part 1 .rar file and then enter another folder inside the part 1 .rar file. Here, I...

I have a password protected zip file. When I dbl click it, windows opens it and asks for the password before I can view the files inside the zip. However I have noticed that when I put the PC into hibernate and then switch the PC on again, windows has remembered the password and I dont have to...

Hi Creating this thread for my friends @MikeHawthorne and @BIGBEARJEDI whom are big fans for creating a back up image of your OS. This thread can be moved or deleted. Which ever is appropriate. I'm also a big fan of back up images. The best recovery you will ever have. Be sure to click on my...

Get ready for Day 2 of 10 Days of 10 Cent Deals in the Windows Store on Windows 10! In case you missed the news from yesterday, we’re offering more than 1,000 pieces of content in the Windows Store for just 10 cents each over a period of 10 days*. There’s cool content like top movies and music...

Hi Here's another example of why I hate apps! I decided to try the 7Zip Opener app, I always use 7-Zip anyway and maybe the app will make it easy to use. It's very easy to start with. So I install the app, (now with the normal desktop version of 7-Zip you just right click on the .zip or .rar...

I have Windows 10 32 bit. I had to reinstall my PSPX5 (my old one was freezing up) and now I don't know how to install Alien Skin plugins. I'm not even sure if I have the correct dll's. My extractor is WinZip but I'd prefer 7zip but I'm having problems downloading it. Any help will be...

I can never download any zip files! This has been a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 10! When I try this happens: - Firstly instead of a .zip icon before the download name it has the Chrome symbol. It opens a new Google Tab for a brief moment and then quits it. It then downloads another...

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10162 32-bit and 64-bit ISO DOWNLOAD LINK The use of the Windows 10 pre-release Insider Program operating system is governed by Microsoft's END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. You may not be able to activate the preview build of Windows 10, and no license keys can be...

When I try to open or extract my .rar archive I see. "The archive is either in unknown format or damaged." How to remove this error and to unpack my .rar file? Should I try another tools like 7-Zip? Thanks!