Anything better than WinRar?

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)

05-21-08, 03:11 PM	#1
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	#2
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