WinZip
Help and Tips

#1: Download a Trial of WinZip
More information about the WinZip ZIP file manager, including a trial download link.
 
#2: WinZip 10.x - UUencode a File
Encode a file using UUEncode with WinZip
 
#3: WinZip 10.x - Virus Scan Zipped Folders
Let WinZip use different virus scanners when examining compressed files
 
#4: WinZip 10.x - Drag and Drop Works Both Ways
Some tips and tricks about dragging and dropping files to/from WinZip
 
#5: WinZip 10.x - How Compressed is A Zip File?
Find out how well a ZIP file is compressed
 
#6: WinZip 10.x - Change Toolbar Button Styles
Here's how to make the WinZip 10.x toolbar buttons look colorful or like those used in Explorer.
 
#7: WinZip 10.x - Bring Back the Warnings
Have you accidentally deleted some files due to disabling too many caution dialogs? Here's how to bring those potentially file-saving warnings back to life.
 
#8: WinZip 10.x - Remember More Files in "File" menu
Remember the last 9 archives loaded into WinZip.
 
#9: WinZip 10.x - Display a Grid
Easily distinguish files inside a ZIP archive with WinZip by displaying gridlines.
 
#10: WinZip 10.x - Repair Corrupt ZIP Files
These programs may help recover archives WinZip can't read.
 
#11: WinZip 10.x - ZIP File Too Big to Fit on a Disk?
Use WinZip to transport files that are too big to fit on a single floppy, ZIP disk, or CD-Rom.
 
#12: WinZip 10.x - Toggle Displaying ZIP Comments
Toggle whether or not WinZip automatically displays comments found inside some ZIP files.
 
#13: WinZip 10.x - Disable the WinZip Watermark in the Files Display
On Windows XP, WinZip displays a watermark of its icon when displaying files. This configuration tweak can disable it.
 
#14: WinZip 10.x - Where Did I Drag the Files?
Repair an accidental drag-and-drop when you use WinZip.
 
#15: WinZip 10.x - Sorting the Contents
Sort the contents of your zip files by name, compression ratio, file date, and more.
 
#16: WinZip 10.x - Zip and Unzip from the Command Line
Zip and unzip files from the DOS command prompt with WinZip or other tools.
 
#17: WinZip 10.x - Add WinZip Shortcuts to your Desktop and More
Add shortcut icons to WinZip from your Windows Start Menu, Desktop, or taskbar tray.
 
#18: WinZip 10.x - More Detailed ZIP file information.
Display zip file security, compression methods, and more.
 
#19: WinZip 10.x - Remove Some of the Context Menu
Remove selected WinZip Explorer context menu enhancements.
 
#20: WinZip 10.x - Rename Your Downloaded Zip Files
Give more meaningful names to zip archives you download over the Internet.
 
#21: WinZip 10.x - Testing ZIP Files
Test zip archives for errors, and label which compressed files are corrupt.
 
#22: WinZip 10.x - Remember a ZIP file on the Desktop
Quickly place a shortcut to an important zip file on your desktop.
 
#23: WinZip 10.x - Change the Temp Folder
Change the temporary folder WinZip uses when manipulating files.
 
#24: WinZip 10.x - View or Change the Comment inside a ZIP File
Add or read software installation instructions, production credits information, and more.
 
#25: WinZip 10.x - Not Everything ZIPs Well
ZIP files don't work great for all types of digital media.
 

See Also:

ZIP File Format @
Zip archives defined, including how they are created and unpacked.

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