Is there a free version of WinZip?

luci

I need to use WinZip to open a file. The only versions I can find to download are 45 day trial versions.

Is there a free version of WinZip or is there something similar that is free?

I had it years ago on an old pc and didn't pay for it, but this is the first time I've need it on the newer pc.

I was using WinRAR, but that was also just a trial version.

chocsessential

Quickzip and 7zip are very good.

luci

Thanks, I'll have a look at those.

rygon

winRAR still works after the trial, you just get a pop up everytime you use it asking you to buy it

luci

Thanks. I already have winRAR and thought I had to buy it now.

I have downloaded WinZip and I had a couple of files I need to open. Once the WZ trial is up, what do I need to do to make files open with winRAR rather than defaulting to WinZip?

aliEnRIK

Winrar works fine, so yes, make all compressed files open with that (I could be wrong, but I thought winzip was built into all the operating systems??)

Esqui

Yeah, I'm sure Windows systems have a built in file compressor. Otherwise, 7zip

JasX

+1 vote for 7zip its very good

HalleluiahMan

Yeah, the guys are right, these days there are loads of free file compression utilities.

However, if you're accustomed to the WinZip interface, then you can download an OldVersion. (I believe that 8.1 was the last free, yet fully functional revision?)

www.oldversion.com/download_WinZip_8.1.html

Hammyman

J-Zip. Based on 7-Zip but with a Winzip type interface.

HalleluiahMan

Good shout, Hammy.
I hadn't heard of J-zip. It looks the biz.