Contact Forum Editor

Send an email to our Forum Editor:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the Forum Editor know who sent the message. Both your name and email address will not be used for any other purpose.

Tech Helproom

It's free to register, to post a question or to start / join a discussion

View Forum Rules | Contact Forum Editor

 

Is Winzip free?

buel

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 6:43PM

Hi, my girlfriend is often sent 'zipped' files and she has tried to use Winzip but only gets the trial version. Is there a free way to download this please?

Like this post
Nontek

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 7:00PM

7Zip is a great Free unzipper.

Download here

Like this post
woodchip

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 7:14PM

Why not use PowerDesk

Click Hear

Its what I have used for years

Like this post
lotvic

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 8:10PM

7Zip is the one for me as well.

Like this post
Zeppelyn

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 8:42PM

Well if she is only unzipping them Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 can do that. I have'nt use winzip for years but as others say 7Zip is the one.

Like this post
woodchip

Likes # 0

Posted October 24, 2012 at 9:30PM

PowerDesk allows you to see what's in a Zip File before you open it, and you can just extract the readme file etc from it if needed. all by just right clicking on a Zip file then choose from drop down box where to extract to

Like this post

Reply to this topic

This thread has been locked.



Check out PC Advisor's other tech forums

Send to a friend

Email this article to a friend or colleague:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the recipient know who sent the story. Both your name and the recipient's name and address will not be used for any other purpose.