What Zip File Utility Do You Recommend?

Albromor · 12-19-2005, 01:42 PM

Ever since I had to reformat my harddrive I hadn't the need for a Zip file utility. But with my new build I need the utilization of a Zip File utility in order to upgrade and flash the BIOS of my new motherboard. Any good, solid freeware out there - that you trust doesn't have ad-ware or malware - or is WinZip about it? Thanks.

[ 12-19-2005, 01:45 PM: Message edited by: Albromor ]

Madman · 12-19-2005, 02:47 PM

Aye i think winzip might be your only option, although winrar might be worth checking out. Not sure if it can handle yer BIOS stuff tho. sure someone here'll know better

Albromor · 12-19-2005, 03:04 PM

I think you are rigth, Madman. I did a search and every freware out there comes "packaged" with advertisement. Epox BIOS updates come in Zip format.

Lignoba · 12-19-2005, 05:20 PM

WinRAR is pretty good, it allows you to open both zip and rar files, with little to no ads.

shamrock_uk · 12-19-2005, 05:31 PM

The best and most comprehensive zip programme outside of the command line. And it's free under the GPL so no ads.

Madman · 12-19-2005, 05:42 PM

was never a fan of 7 zip but then i never had any problems with it either, might be worth a shot Albromor

krunchyfrogg · 12-19-2005, 05:54 PM

Add another WinRAR vote!

Bokken · 12-20-2005, 04:13 AM

Winrar is the best way to go!

bjorn · 12-20-2005, 06:08 AM

Aye, Winrar!

ZFR · 12-20-2005, 06:10 AM

Winzip.

12-19-2005, 02:47 PM	#2
Madman The Magister Join Date: November 14, 2005 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 146	Aye i think winzip might be your only option, although winrar might be worth checking out. Not sure if it can handle yer BIOS stuff tho. sure someone here'll know better __________________ [img]\"http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:K4M9sAES1jgJ:www.fortunecity.co.uk/southbank\" alt=\" - \" /><br />-talking to you is like clapping with one hand-

12-19-2005, 05:42 PM	#6
Madman The Magister Join Date: November 14, 2005 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 146	was never a fan of 7 zip but then i never had any problems with it either, might be worth a shot Albromor __________________ [img]\"http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:K4M9sAES1jgJ:www.fortunecity.co.uk/southbank\" alt=\" - \" /><br />-talking to you is like clapping with one hand-

12-19-2005, 05:54 PM	#7
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 48 Posts: 1,516	Add another WinRAR vote! __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-20-2005, 06:08 AM	#9
bjorn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 19, 2003 Location: sweden Age: 38 Posts: 381	Aye, Winrar! __________________ [url]\"http://www.universalpoplab.com\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Poplab</a>

12-20-2005, 06:10 AM	#10
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 39 Posts: 7,367	Winzip. __________________ ZFR

12-19-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	Ever since I had to reformat my harddrive I hadn't the need for a Zip file utility. But with my new build I need the utilization of a Zip File utility in order to upgrade and flash the BIOS of my new motherboard. Any good, solid freeware out there - that you trust doesn't have ad-ware or malware - or is WinZip about it? Thanks. [ 12-19-2005, 01:45 PM: Message edited by: Albromor ]

12-19-2005, 03:04 PM	#3
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	I think you are rigth, Madman. I did a search and every freware out there comes "packaged" with advertisement. Epox BIOS updates come in Zip format.

12-19-2005, 05:20 PM	#4
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	WinRAR is pretty good, it allows you to open both zip and rar files, with little to no ads.

12-19-2005, 05:31 PM	#5
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 3,092	The best and most comprehensive zip programme outside of the command line. And it's free under the GPL so no ads.

12-20-2005, 04:13 AM	#8
Bokken Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 708	Winrar is the best way to go!

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