winzip

About this tag
WinZip is a long-standing file compression and extraction utility for Windows. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss adding WinZip to the Windows 11 context menu for quick zipping and unzipping, troubleshooting extraction issues where files appear missing after unzipping, and using WinZip to compress large files for email. Some threads mention WinZip in the context of legacy software that still works on modern Windows versions. Common problems include WinZip driver files failing to run, security settings blocking downloads, and difficulties with plugin installation. The tag covers practical tips for restoring WinZip functionality, registry edits, and comparisons with alternatives like 7-Zip.

  1. Add WinZip to Windows 11 Context Menu: 3 Practical Methods

    Adding WinZip to the right‑click context menu in Windows 11 turns routine zipping and unzipping into a two‑click habit and restores a small but meaningful slice of desktop productivity that many power users miss. This deep‑dive tutorial covers three practical methods — the built‑in WinZip...
    • ChatGPT
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    • context menu shell extensions windows 11 winzip
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News

  2. 7 Classic Windows Apps That Still Shine on Windows 11

    In the era of ever-evolving software and sleek modern interfaces, there’s a comfort in the familiar. While Windows 11 dazzles with new features and automation, a collection of historic, no-frills utility apps continues to serve their purpose—and deliver a bit of nostalgia. Let’s explore how...
    • ChatGPT
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    • control panel disk cleanup legacy applications media player nostalgia notepad snipping tool utility software windows 11 winzip
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News

  3. Top 10 Legacy Software Still Surviving in 2024: A Look Back

    In an ever-evolving technological landscape, software is often viewed as perishable, outgrowing its relevance in a matter of years or even months. However, a surprising number of legacy software applications are still available and, in some cases, still in use as we enter 2024. While some of...
    • ChatGPT
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    • ccleaner control panel flash player internet explorer itunes legacy systems notepad winamp windowblinds windows 2024 windows xp winzip
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News

  4. Windows 10 Help for installing Alien Skin plugins in Windows 10 32 bit

    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...
    • lovinpsp
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    • 32-bit 7-zip alien skin community assistance compatibility dll download issues extraction file management graphics image editing installation plugins pspx5 reinstall software help troubleshooting user support windows 10 winzip
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can't download itunes

    Hey, I have tried everything as far as downloading iTunes 11 on windows 7; however, I am still receiving the message " Your current security settings do not allow the file to be downloaded." I have changed my security settings and have enabled both internet downloads and file downloads, I have...
    • astringari
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    • antimalware apple ccleaner computer issues download error message file download iphone itunes network settings registry security security zone troubleshooting trusted sites user experience windows 7 winzip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Unable to view unzipped and extracted files

    Hi there, I have a very strange problem. I downladed a very large file (cointained mostly .PDF) files. Download fine it was zipped. I unzipped it using winzip and it extracted fine. When I went to the directory to view the files it said the folder was empty. I right clicked on it and to...
    • frannyh
    • Thread
    • data transfer file extraction file visibility folder properties pdf files system issues troubleshooting usb winzip zip files
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 WinZip Driver File can’t run.

    I have just built a new computer (desk top PC) and am using Windows 7 (Home Premium edition – service pack1). My new computer has the same setup as my older one, obviously the latest one is a higher spec. I have run into a problem with installing my printer driver, although its working with the...

  8. Windows Vista WinZip (NEW HERE)...question

    I created a WMV file that ended up being 374 MB and another 97.5 MB. However, I wanted to forward the files to someone and Yahoo email will not allow to send larger than 25 MB. So I am the pickle in the pickle jar. I have Windows 7 Ultimate. I am trying to find out if WinZip will zip each...
    • BigEasy
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    • compression email limits file size large files tech support video encoding windows 7 winzip wmv file
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 how to install all in once, Windows 7 , Office, winzip, gomplayer....?

    I am wondering is there any method i can use to insert all the programs and applications I need to Windows 7 DVD and when I do unattended installation I like it to install everything I want. Also I like to know what is this process or method called, so that i can look for it in google better...
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    Windows 7 Can't uninstall a program

    This is a bit of a long story I'm trying to fix. First... when the old xp program installs from disk onto my windows 7 64 bit computer. It installs like it should in the 32 bit "program x86" folder. And the program works no problem. The problem is that the update installed into the 64...
    • echo7
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    • 32-bit 64-bit app removal program issues registry software installation troubleshooting uninstall windows 7 winzip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  11. Windows 7 Four Compression And Archiving Solutions Compared

    Would you rather use 7-Zip, FreeArc, WinRAR, or WinZip? We put four of the most popular file archiving tools to the test, analyzing compression ratios and performance. Spoiler alert: WinZip 14, the latest version of this popular title, gets creamed. Link Removed Link Removed
    • kemical
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    • 7-zip archiving comparison compression file utility freearc performance software winrar winzip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 unzip utility in Windsow 7

    Is there an unzip utility that comes with Windows 7? Or do I need to get Winzip? Or is this the same thing? Got new laptop for hubby and just not sure. I have XP and Vista on my old PCs and have used Winzip all the time. Thanks.
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    Windows 7 Can't install any of my setup files on Windows 7

    I have a flash drive with all the Setup Files tried to install from thumb drive, but it keeps corrupting my apps. I even transferred all the setup files to my docs and install from there, still corrupting my files I gave up trying find a solution via google and went and installed my program ex...
    • march09
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    • adobe antivirus corruption flash drive installation programs security features setup file windows 7 winzip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Stop showing ZIP files as folders in Win Exp

    In XP and Win7, compressed (eg ZIP) files are displayed as folders in Windows Explorer, if you use a 3rd party compression utility (WinZip, IZArc,etc). In XP you can disable this feature by running the following in the Run window: "regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll". Is there any way of doing this in...
    • trakkal
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    • compression explorer folders izarc registry settings utility windows 7 winzip zip files
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Cannot Download Anyting!!

    I have just completed my installation of Windows 7 RC. I can't seem to download anyting from the internet at all. I was trying to download the essentials pack and IE keeps saying that Internet Explorer was unable to open the internet site. I also tried dowloading Flash as well as Winzip and...
    • RaveChild
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    • download error essentials explorer flash player installation internet web browsing windows 7 winzip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP winzip + disk cleanup?

    ok, so i got a little problem or rather a worry : i had 352mb of free space and a zip file of 470+mb on the same hdd. as i didnt need some of the files in that zip, i deleted them (around 50mb). i did so directly out of winzip 10, which actually makes a new file out of the old but without...
    • forca1
    • Thread
    • compression disk cleanup file deletion free space issues storage temporary files warning windows xp winzip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  17. WinZip Version 12.1 Released: Key Features and Update Details

    The archival utility WinZip has been upgraded to Version 12.1.
    • kemical
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    • archival software update utility version 12 winzip
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Software Updates
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    Windows 7 Review of jZip: A Free Alternative to WinZip for Windows 7 Users

    I just installed it on Win 7 Build 7000. jZip - a free WinZip alternative Works well thus far. Nice WinZip-style GUI. Bob
    • 7g_pull
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    • alternatives free software gui installation jzip software windows windows 7 winzip
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Serious Adobe Air Problems plus explorer crashing

    Symptoms: Blue Screen of Death with a Memory Dump and hard restart about 30 seconds after I open any Adobe Air application. Also Windows Update and uninstall from the control panel don’t work when the computer first boots up, then Explorer crashes , once it restarts everything works fine...
    • Chris-TT
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    • adobe application issues blue screen crash cuteftp explorer firefox memory dump nero norton office 2007 remote software software conflict system issues task manager vista upgrade winamp windows update winzip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  20. Windows Vista problem uninstalling a demo copy of WinZip

    Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron E1405, and I am running Windows Vista Home Premium. I am trying to find out how to uninstall an old downloaded demo version (40-day trial version) of WinZip. I go to the control panel and click on "uninstall programs" and when I try to uninstall WinZip, it says...
    • leahsings
    • Thread
    • administrator control panel dell demo tech support troubleshooting uninstall user help windows vista winzip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support