Anything better than WinRar?

Syxx_Killer · 05-21-08, 02:11 PM

I am so fed up with WinRar I could scream. Sometimes I will try uncompressing a mod and it will say a file is corrupt. If I try again it works fine. It may work fine for a few times. Then, it might come back showing many, many files of the mod as corrupt, yet when I check them, especially image files, they look fine. Then, if I try uncompressing again, it may work ok. I am so sick of it. Is there anything better than WinRar out there?

JHuschke · 05-21-08, 02:21 PM

I use Winrar and encounter some problems..although Winrar is better than this, try Winzip...I use the free version of Winrar, the versions of Winrar that you can buy MAY be better, and as for Winzip I have only tried it one time and I didn't like it, but you might.

http://www.winzip.com/index.htm

Scottb8411 · 05-21-08, 02:22 PM

7 Zip http://www.7-zip.org/ is my favorite compression utility.

From their web site:
The main features of 7-Zip

High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression
Supported formats:
- Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR
- Unpacking only: RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, MSI, WIM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS
For ZIP and GZIP formats, 7-Zip provides a compression ratio that is 2-10 % better than the ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Powerful File Manager
Powerful command line version
Plugin for FAR Manager
Localizations for 69 languages

7-Zip works in Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista. There is a port of the command line version to Linux/Unix.
*and it is FREE

peabody · 05-21-08, 02:31 PM

I agree with Scott, I either use Winzip or 7zip, usually 7zip. I have used WinRar without problems but the other two are much better, IMHO.

Peabody

banjo · 05-21-08, 02:52 PM

I have used all three and prefer winzip

Syxx_Killer · 05-21-08, 03:11 PM

Thanks guys.

I have WinZip and have used it for years. I just don't really care for its layout and such. I don't know what new versions are like, but WinZip 8.0 which I have is kind of clunky. I will give 7-Zip a try. I used it brifly a long time ago, but will look at it more seriously now.

Edit:

I downloaded and tried 7-Zip. I hope I'm not speaking too soon, but so far I love it! It has some neat features like actually being able to test the archive to see if it is corrupt. Oddly enough, what WinRar said was "corrupt" 7-Zip says is fine. Plus, my favorite feature of all - it's free! No more stupid pop-up every time I run it. I have since uninstalled WinZip and WinRar. I'm sticking with 7-Zip! Thanks again!

Sailor Steve · 05-21-08, 06:32 PM

What??? You don't like WinRar's popups? What's wrong with you?

I dumped it for good a few weeks ago. For all Rar files I just right-click and when it says 'Open with...?', I hit 7-Zip. I think it's the best.

(was gonna say "for my money", but it's free)

FIREWALL · 05-21-08, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

I am so fed up with WinRar I could scream. Sometimes.

. Is there anything better than WinRar out there?

YUP A roast beef sandwich.

Monica Lewinsky · 05-21-08, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

I am so fed up with WinRar I could scream.

FYI - I use ExtractNow. Does the job and there is no marketing in your face.

now SCREAM!

http://www.extractnow.com/

Scurvy · 05-24-08, 10:34 AM

I like Zipeg, myself.

Kaleun · 05-24-08, 02:45 PM

hi,

7-zip fan myself - it's compression ratio is a lot better than win-rar or winzip, they're are better tools out there, but 7-zip's never let me down and it's free!! we like that part alot!!

kaleun

Sailor Steve · 05-24-08, 04:05 PM

I've used 7-Zip for several years now. Whenever I opened something that was packaged with WinRar I had to look at the "Buy me now!" message. I finally got rid of it. Any Rar file I right-click on and "Open With?" - 7Zip. No nasty messages, no problems, ever.

Syxx_Killer · 05-24-08, 04:11 PM

Thanks again, guys!

It seems the more I use 7-Zip the more I love it! It is so streamlined and to the point. You can navigate, I think, more easily in 7-Zip than WinRar or WinZip. I love the 7z compression, too. I did some tests with some skins I had unzipped. Compared to Rar, 7z compressed them to about half of what the Rar was!

05-21-08, 02:11 PM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Anything better than WinRar? I am so fed up with WinRar I could scream. Sometimes I will try uncompressing a mod and it will say a file is corrupt. If I try again it works fine. It may work fine for a few times. Then, it might come back showing many, many files of the mod as corrupt, yet when I check them, especially image files, they look fine. Then, if I try uncompressing again, it may work ok. I am so sick of it. Is there anything better than WinRar out there?

05-21-08, 02:22 PM	#3
Scottb8411 Seaman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 36 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	7 Zip http://www.7-zip.org/ is my favorite compression utility. From their web site: The main features of 7-Zip High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression Supported formats: Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR Unpacking only: RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, MSI, WIM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS For ZIP and GZIP formats, 7-Zip provides a compression ratio that is 2-10 % better than the ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats Self-extracting capability for 7z format Integration with Windows Shell Powerful File Manager Powerful command line version Plugin for FAR Manager Localizations for 69 languages 7-Zip works in Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista. There is a port of the command line version to Linux/Unix. *and it is FREE __________________

05-21-08, 02:31 PM	#4
peabody Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 2,390 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 7	I agree with Scott, I either use Winzip or 7zip, usually 7zip. I have used WinRar without problems but the other two are much better, IMHO. Peabody __________________ System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

05-21-08, 03:11 PM	#6
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I have WinZip and have used it for years. I just don't really care for its layout and such. I don't know what new versions are like, but WinZip 8.0 which I have is kind of clunky. I will give 7-Zip a try. I used it brifly a long time ago, but will look at it more seriously now. Edit: I downloaded and tried 7-Zip. I hope I'm not speaking too soon, but so far I love it! It has some neat features like actually being able to test the archive to see if it is corrupt. Oddly enough, what WinRar said was "corrupt" 7-Zip says is fine. Plus, my favorite feature of all - it's free! No more stupid pop-up every time I run it. I have since uninstalled WinZip and WinRar. I'm sticking with 7-Zip! Thanks again! Last edited by Syxx_Killer; 05-21-08 at 03:34 PM.

05-21-08, 06:32 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	What??? You don't like WinRar's popups? What's wrong with you? I dumped it for good a few weeks ago. For all Rar files I just right-click and when it says 'Open with...?', I hit 7-Zip. I think it's the best. (was gonna say "for my money", but it's free) __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-21-08, 02:21 PM	#2
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I use Winrar and encounter some problems..although Winrar is better than this, try Winzip...I use the free version of Winrar, the versions of Winrar that you can buy MAY be better, and as for Winzip I have only tried it one time and I didn't like it, but you might. http://www.winzip.com/index.htm

05-21-08, 02:52 PM	#5
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	I have used all three and prefer winzip

05-24-08, 10:34 AM	#10
Scurvy Bosun Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I like Zipeg, myself.

05-24-08, 02:45 PM	#11
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	hi, 7-zip fan myself - it's compression ratio is a lot better than win-rar or winzip, they're are better tools out there, but 7-zip's never let me down and it's free!! we like that part alot!! kaleun

05-24-08, 04:05 PM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I've used 7-Zip for several years now. Whenever I opened something that was packaged with WinRar I had to look at the "Buy me now!" message. I finally got rid of it. Any Rar file I right-click on and "Open With?" - 7Zip. No nasty messages, no problems, ever. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-24-08, 04:11 PM	#13
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks again, guys! It seems the more I use 7-Zip the more I love it! It is so streamlined and to the point. You can navigate, I think, more easily in 7-Zip than WinRar or WinZip. I love the 7z compression, too. I did some tests with some skins I had unzipped. Compared to Rar, 7z compressed them to about half of what the Rar was!