HotCarl Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 So, I have never had this issue on my old computer however recently on my new computer every time I try and submit my homework via a zipped file I'm prompted to buy WINZIP, a file compressing software for my computer. ummm... doesn't microsoft already have such software built into windows? I didn't think much of it b/c my files were still compressing and getting through, but recently my professor said there was nothing in my zipped file and now the WINZIP ad is saying I need to pay 29.99$ to use their services. WTF? Sorry for the newb question's but i'd rather not pay 30$ for something that was previously free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yes Windows can compress and uncompress files. Uninstall winzip. It isn't as good as it used to be. If you don't want to use Windows built in tool I suggest winrar or 7zip. Winrar is shareware and will nag you to buy it but still work 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 As above. Uninstall winzip and enjoy the rest of your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 7zip - like a boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 +1 for 7zip http://www.7zip.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 +2 7zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 7zip is what you want. Yes windows will do .zip on it's own, but 7zip can support all manner of compressed file formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 7zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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