Notok
May 18th, 2005, 05:37 AM
I was previously using WinRar, but just started using this program and was floored by features it offers, and it's freeware (that doesn't even ask for donations)
The most notable features I'll mention are:
- The ability to back up your IE, OE, Firefox, & Thunderbird profiles, sytem directory, Windows directory & My Documents directory files, Windows address book, etc.
- Automatically scan archive contents for malware with your AV when opening the file
- Option to automatically highlight certain file types, including a default setting to warn you about suspicious files like those with double extentions, also highlights setup files so you can easily spot it in the list
- Warns you about files in the archive that look like it may be malware, including .exe files that contain scripts, etc.
- Encrypted history with option to clear the list on close
- The suite comes with a password manager!
- Automatically check the archive for damage and repair if necessary
- Explorer type interface that is skinnable, with some nice skins & toolbars included and available for download
- More robust context menu options than WinZip or WinRar
http://www.zipgenius.it/intweb/features.htm
From the help file:-{ Quote: "ARCHIVES HANDLING______________________________
* More than 20 archive types supported
Handles ZIP archives sized over 4 GB.
* OpenOffice.org/StarOffice handling and optimization capabilities
* 4 modes to view files icons
* 2 way to browse files: integral (as in WinZip®) or through folder view
* 5 compression levels (storage + 4 compression levels)
* Brutal+UPX additional compression level for ZIP-like archives: it uses the power of UPX to compress executable files like EXE, DLL, OCX.
* Files list can be exported in 4 formats (HTML, CSV, XML, TXT)
* Can create self-extracting files (SFX) with advanced features, that can even launch a setup procedure
* Smart Extract: extracts and organizes files
* History
* Can create Multivolume archives (Disk Spanning)
* Can repair damaged zip files, plus AutoTest
* Drag and drop supported
* Find files inside archives
* MultiOpen can make you handle more than archive at once
* 7-ZIP format supported
* Favorite folders
* Can install applications, themes for Windows XP and WinAmp/WMP skins temi e skin.
* File marker upon given criteria
* MD5 checksum control while TESTing an archive
Internet AND mobilitY______________________________
* Can interoperate with PocketPC® mobile devices
* Can send archives through e-mail
* Can publish archives to Web
* FTPGenius XP (ftp client) - included in ZG Suite Edition setup only and also available as separate download
* Supports UU/XX/MIME/BASE64 encoding techniques
USER INTERFACE__ ______
* User cahn choose that layout that fits his/her needings
* ZipGenius Starter: wizard-driven pre-configuration tool
* First Step Assistant
* Full Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 shell integration
* Customizable context menu
* Highly customizable
* Explorer styled user interface, now with Common Task sidebar
* Menu items are grouped into sections
* Can show a grid in the files list
* Windows XP visual styles are supported
ADVANCED FEATURES AND MULTIMEDIA___________________
* TWAIN devices supported (scanner and digital cameras) in order to import and compress pictures
* Pictures preview
* Can install external compression programs
* ZG Update: automatic program update through the Internet
* Command line driven
* Cutter: a ZGTool to split large files in smaller parts
SAFETY AND privacy_____________________________
* 4 encryption algorhythms (CZIP 2.1, Rijndael AES, Blowfish, Twofish)
* Can create self-locking and self-erasing CZIP files + self-decrypting archives (SDA) in .EXE format
* Password Manager
* Backup features
* Can scan archives through an Antivirus program
* Suspicious files can be detected
* Various privacy settings
* Can create and show zip file SIGNATURE
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The most notable features I'll mention are:
- The ability to back up your IE, OE, Firefox, & Thunderbird profiles, sytem directory, Windows directory & My Documents directory files, Windows address book, etc.
- Automatically scan archive contents for malware with your AV when opening the file
- Option to automatically highlight certain file types, including a default setting to warn you about suspicious files like those with double extentions, also highlights setup files so you can easily spot it in the list
- Warns you about files in the archive that look like it may be malware, including .exe files that contain scripts, etc.
- Encrypted history with option to clear the list on close
- The suite comes with a password manager!
- Automatically check the archive for damage and repair if necessary
- Explorer type interface that is skinnable, with some nice skins & toolbars included and available for download
- More robust context menu options than WinZip or WinRar
http://www.zipgenius.it/intweb/features.htm
From the help file:-{ Quote: "ARCHIVES HANDLING______________________________
* More than 20 archive types supported
Handles ZIP archives sized over 4 GB.
* OpenOffice.org/StarOffice handling and optimization capabilities
* 4 modes to view files icons
* 2 way to browse files: integral (as in WinZip®) or through folder view
* 5 compression levels (storage + 4 compression levels)
* Brutal+UPX additional compression level for ZIP-like archives: it uses the power of UPX to compress executable files like EXE, DLL, OCX.
* Files list can be exported in 4 formats (HTML, CSV, XML, TXT)
* Can create self-extracting files (SFX) with advanced features, that can even launch a setup procedure
* Smart Extract: extracts and organizes files
* History
* Can create Multivolume archives (Disk Spanning)
* Can repair damaged zip files, plus AutoTest
* Drag and drop supported
* Find files inside archives
* MultiOpen can make you handle more than archive at once
* 7-ZIP format supported
* Favorite folders
* Can install applications, themes for Windows XP and WinAmp/WMP skins temi e skin.
* File marker upon given criteria
* MD5 checksum control while TESTing an archive
Internet AND mobilitY______________________________
* Can interoperate with PocketPC® mobile devices
* Can send archives through e-mail
* Can publish archives to Web
* FTPGenius XP (ftp client) - included in ZG Suite Edition setup only and also available as separate download
* Supports UU/XX/MIME/BASE64 encoding techniques
USER INTERFACE__ ______
* User cahn choose that layout that fits his/her needings
* ZipGenius Starter: wizard-driven pre-configuration tool
* First Step Assistant
* Full Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 shell integration
* Customizable context menu
* Highly customizable
* Explorer styled user interface, now with Common Task sidebar
* Menu items are grouped into sections
* Can show a grid in the files list
* Windows XP visual styles are supported
ADVANCED FEATURES AND MULTIMEDIA___________________
* TWAIN devices supported (scanner and digital cameras) in order to import and compress pictures
* Pictures preview
* Can install external compression programs
* ZG Update: automatic program update through the Internet
* Command line driven
* Cutter: a ZGTool to split large files in smaller parts
SAFETY AND privacy_____________________________
* 4 encryption algorhythms (CZIP 2.1, Rijndael AES, Blowfish, Twofish)
* Can create self-locking and self-erasing CZIP files + self-decrypting archives (SDA) in .EXE format
* Password Manager
* Backup features
* Can scan archives through an Antivirus program
* Suspicious files can be detected
* Various privacy settings
* Can create and show zip file SIGNATURE
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