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I am in search of Free zip software for Windows XP, I belong to a book swap and many of the files are compressed . I need something that works well and is free. I use Google Chrome and IE 8 depending on which email I am using. Any suggestions?

Susendeep D
2013-11-08 05:41:59
Mickey,It seems that you are happy with the responses you are getting here.I request you to kindly select any best comment and hence this would mark this question as resolved.
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Cean L
2013-09-02 17:20:06
7Zip or Winrar
Prasad H
2013-09-02 14:07:56
7zip supports almost all formats i know including ones used in linux
Josh
2013-09-01 15:01:56
Install the free Linux operating system over your outdated and buggy Windows, then either use FileRoller for a GUI.or zip(1) in the terminal; they are both included.
Tim Brookes
2013-09-01 00:54:47
I'd go for 7zip, it opens everything and it's ultra lightweight. WinRAR and WinZIP are (from memory) neither free nor lightweight. http://www.7-zip.org/
Mickey
2013-09-01 16:20:18
Thanks so much for your reply. I think I have my answer.
Robiuzzaman R
2013-08-31 20:25:26
Win Zip 11.2
Mickey
2013-09-01 16:19:54
Thanks so much for your reply. I think I have my answer.
Chinmay S
2013-08-31 15:56:53
WinRar is what you need. It comes with a 30 day trial version which lasts forever.http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Vipul J
2013-08-31 10:45:57
or Winrar.Not only zip but you get a better rar compression for free too.
Mickey
2013-09-01 16:19:08
Thanks so much for your reply. I think I have my answer.
Besian C
2013-08-31 06:55:37
Gor for 7-Zip. Free,small, light on resources,many other formats besides .zip, integrates pretty well into windows. You can't go wrong with 7-Zip
Mickey
2013-09-01 16:18:41
Thanks so much for your reply. I think I have my answer.
Chris M
2013-08-30 23:39:34
http://www.7-zip.org/Its that simple.
Mickey
2013-09-01 16:17:35
Thanks so much for your reply.