compression program

WinRAR

WinRAR, a powerful compression tool, is a 32-bit Windows version of RAR achiever and archive manager. It features many integrated extra functions to organize compressed archives. RAR compress files about 10 percent more as compared to ZIP or ARJ files. It supports almost every popular compression format i.e. RAR, ZIP, ACE, ARJ, BZ2, GZ, CAB, ISO, JAR, TAR, LZH, UUE, and Z etc. Not only it supports long file names and disk spanning, but can also create self-extractable files.

WinRAR has the capability to convert other archive formats to RAR and search for specified text and files in archives. Using this tool, it is possible to easily split archives into separate volumes hence can be saved on several disks. WinRAR is also faster than others and saves a lot of disc space, transmission cost and valuable working time. It offers the data backup facility and shortens the size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP and other downloaded files from Internet and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format.

WinRAR’s wizard mode allows instant access to basic archiving functions through a simple question and answer procedure.
WinRAR is available in over 40 languages and is well supported by Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 operating systems. The command line version is available for Linux, DOS, OS/2, FreeBSD, and MAC OS X. The Unicode supported in archive filenames allows non-English filenames to be handled easily.

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WinZip

In Windows, the Zip format is the most admired compression format, and WinZip is the most regarded compression utility. WinZip offers Windows the capability to effortlessly use Zip Files and other compression formats. It enables users to swiftly compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save storage space and lessen e-mail transmission time.

The encryption and decryption of sensitive documents can also be accomplished using it. Zipping, unzipping, and software installation distributed in Zip files gets simplified using the Wizard interface (optional). The WinZip Wizard is perfect for the swiftly growing number of PC users who are getting started with Zip files or using Zip files only rarely.

WinZip also features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip has also got the option to interface to most virus scanners.

It can be used to automatically install software, desktop themes and screen savers contained in ZIP files. It is also used to locate Zip files with favorite Zip folders and to access recently used Zip files and other WinZip features from the Windows taskbar tray. WinZip Pro features the ability to send to a remote FTP server and/or burn directly to CD/DVD.

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