Winzip & compressed folders

[Alice]

What is the difference between a program called Winzip & I noticed that I
have folders that are compressed with a zipper on them.I was wondering if I
should have this Winzip program or is the compressed file that I have with
Windows Xp.Is it the same thing or what would be the benefit of the Winzip
compared to the compressed foiles/folders that is used now.Thanks for any
info.I didn't want to purchase this program if it doesn't do anymore than
what I have now...Thanks.......

[HillBillyBuddhist]

Winzip has more features, disk/disc spanning, password protection, ability
to create self extracting files etc... ( http://www.winzip.com/faq.htm?wzt )
The Windows XP built in compression scheme works fine for creating a simple
zip file and decompressing *.zip files downloaded from the Internet but
that's about all it does. If that's all you need to do then you'll probably
be fine without WinZip. (I have not thus far had a need to install anything
third party.) Also of note, WinZip not being free can also be a deciding
factor. There are free third party zip programs available. Do a Google.

D


"Alice" > wrote in message
...
> What is the difference between a program called Winzip & I noticed that I
> have folders that are compressed with a zipper on them.I was wondering if
I
> should have this Winzip program or is the compressed file that I have with
> Windows Xp.Is it the same thing or what would be the benefit of the Winzip
> compared to the compressed foiles/folders that is used now.Thanks for any
> info.I didn't want to purchase this program if it doesn't do anymore than
> what I have now...Thanks.......
>
>

[HillBillyBuddhist]

Winzip has more features, disk/disc spanning, password protection, ability
to create self extracting files etc... ( http://www.winzip.com/faq.htm?wzt )
The Windows XP built in compression scheme works fine for creating a simple
zip file and decompressing *.zip files downloaded from the Internet but
that's about all it does. If that's all you need to do then you'll probably
be fine without WinZip. (I have not thus far had a need to install anything
third party.) Also of note, WinZip not being free can also be a deciding
factor. There are free third party zip programs available. Do a Google.

D


"Alice" > wrote in message
...
> What is the difference between a program called Winzip & I noticed that I
> have folders that are compressed with a zipper on them.I was wondering if
I
> should have this Winzip program or is the compressed file that I have with
> Windows Xp.Is it the same thing or what would be the benefit of the Winzip
> compared to the compressed foiles/folders that is used now.Thanks for any
> info.I didn't want to purchase this program if it doesn't do anymore than
> what I have now...Thanks.......
>
>

[Ken Blake]

In , Alice wrote:

> What is the difference between a program called Winzip & I
noticed
> that I have folders that are compressed with a zipper on them.I
was
> wondering if I should have this Winzip program or is the
compressed
> file that I have with Windows Xp.Is it the same thing or what
would
> be the benefit of the Winzip compared to the compressed
> foiles/folders that is used now.



Winzip is one of many third-party zip utilities. Whether it's the
best of these is a matter of opinion (I personally don't think
so). Whether any such utility is even needed with Windows XP is
also a matter of opinion. Unless you find a weakness in the way
XP natively handle zip files, stick with what you have.

--
Ken Blake
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[Ken Blake]

In , Alice wrote:

> What is the difference between a program called Winzip & I
noticed
> that I have folders that are compressed with a zipper on them.I
was
> wondering if I should have this Winzip program or is the
compressed
> file that I have with Windows Xp.Is it the same thing or what
would
> be the benefit of the Winzip compared to the compressed
> foiles/folders that is used now.



Winzip is one of many third-party zip utilities. Whether it's the
best of these is a matter of opinion (I personally don't think
so). Whether any such utility is even needed with Windows XP is
also a matter of opinion. Unless you find a weakness in the way
XP natively handle zip files, stick with what you have.

--
Ken Blake
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Bernie]

> Winzip is one of many third-party zip utilities. Whether it's the
> best of these is a matter of opinion (I personally don't think
> so). Whether any such utility is even needed with Windows XP is
> also a matter of opinion. Unless you find a weakness in the way
> XP natively handle zip files, stick with what you have.
>
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
Well I have an opinion, why purchase Winzip when WinRar will handle more
compression schemes. The object of compressing files it to make them
smaller for transfer. The two best compression schemes are Cab and Rar.
Winzip can only decompress one of them and it won't create either of them.
I have purchased them both so save your money if you intend to purchase a
compression/ decompression.
Bernie

[Bernie]

> Winzip is one of many third-party zip utilities. Whether it's the
> best of these is a matter of opinion (I personally don't think
> so). Whether any such utility is even needed with Windows XP is
> also a matter of opinion. Unless you find a weakness in the way
> XP natively handle zip files, stick with what you have.
>
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
Well I have an opinion, why purchase Winzip when WinRar will handle more
compression schemes. The object of compressing files it to make them
smaller for transfer. The two best compression schemes are Cab and Rar.
Winzip can only decompress one of them and it won't create either of them.
I have purchased them both so save your money if you intend to purchase a
compression/ decompression.
Bernie