We often download large numbers of files such as video/audio files, games, E-journal, Flash animations, applications and so on from websites which provide download free. But we will find that the space of our hard disk do not big enough to store so many files and data sooner or later. That makes our computer running more and more slowly and astatically. We usually compress the files in order to saving enough space to store more data and files. So one excellent software that create compressed archives is very important for us. Which one do you use commonly, such as WINARJ, UC, LHA, ACE32, WinRAR etc? WinZip is my favorite archive in numerous of compression tools. Did you use WinZip before? I think it is an ideal solution for us to create and manage compressed archives. If you are looking for a archive I commend WinZip to you and I can insure that you will love it soon.

WinZip is the original Zip file utility for Windows, and by far the most popular. It allows us to quickly and easily compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save storage space, reduce e-mail transmission time, and efficiently archive documents and more. The program offers a classic (advance) interface, as well as a wizard which will guide new users through the archiving/decompression progress. Features include zip/unzip, one-click Zip and E-mail, Favorite Zip Folders and more. In addition to .ZIP files, WinZip can also decode several popular Internet file formats, including MIME, UUEncode, XXEncode, TAR, BinHex, and others.

The main features and specifications of WinZip include: Burn new and existing zip files directly to CD or DVD; FTP upload new and existing zip files; Email zip file and logs on WinZip job completion; Run WinZip jobs from a history list of recent jobs; View full-size compressed images directly from our zip file; Predefined data backup jobs; Create custom, automated zipping tasks (WinZip jobs); Scheduling capabilities for running zip jobs; Command line support (separate download); Display thumbnails in WinZip explorer style view; Best compression chooses compression method based on file type; Improved compression for audio files (wav); Extract from .bz2 and .rar files; Attachment management support; Quick file selection; Automatic update checking; Flexible interface; wizard and classic; Tight integration with Windows; Large zip file support; 128- and 256-Bit AES encryption; E-mail support (including one click zip & e-mail); Split zip file capability; Create self-extracting archives and so on.

The additional features include: WinZip supports the 64-bit extended format eliminates existing restrictions on Zip file size and capacity, and supports enhanced deflate compression for even greater compression of many types of files. WinZip 11.1 is the latest version that supports Windows Vista. Supports Vista-style toolbar and program icons. Support for 64-bit Windows Vista and XP as well as 32-bit Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. MSI packaged for easy, customizable installation WinZip 11.1 offers a thumbnail image view and automatic compression selection, plus improved compression for audio files (WAV) and the ability to open .BZ2 and .RAR files. WinZip 11.1 Pro adds expanded data backup functionality and includes a new internal image viewer that allows us to browse through multiple images within the Zip file.

In a word, the developer of WinZip wanted to ensure ease of use for the average home user with its simple, clean, great looking interface, but included features for even the most demanding, high usage internet users.

WinZip 11.2 is a File Compression product from winzip.com, get 5 Stars SoftSea Rating, WinZip allows you to quickly and easily compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save disk space, reduce Email transmission time, and efficiently archive documents and more. The software offers a classic (advance) interface, as well as a wizard which will guide new users through the archiving/decompression progress. Features include zip/unzip, one-click Zip and E-mail, Favorite Zip Folders and more. In addition to .ZIP files, WinZip can also decode several popular Internet file formats, including MIME, UUEncode, XXEncode, TAR, BinHex, and others. Additional features include file splitting, password protection and AES encryption for your critical documents. WinZip supports the 64-bit extended format eliminates existing restrictions on Zip file size and capacity, and supports enhanced deflate compression for even outstandinger compression of many types of files. The license of this file & disk software is Shareware, the price is $29.95, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of WinZip, you can buy this file & disk software.