Object Zip

Object Zip - Description Object Zip was designed to make dealing with compressed files (starting with the popular ZIP format) files much easier. In short, ZIP files behave much like standard folders do. Double click on the archive and drag and drop to and from it, run programs from within it and eventually to save files right into them from the Windows file dialogs. Right click on the object and extract the entire contents of it to anywhere you want. Because it isn't a stand alone product, there's no need to put in a number of unnecessary features that merely increase the size and complexity. The idea behind Object Zip is to just do one thing very very well: work with your compressed files in the fastest, easiest way possible. So there's no bothering with "wizards" and it doesn't try to take over your system and turn ZIP files into some sort of psuedo file system. Its part of the Object Desktop pack that contain: WindowBlinds, IconPackager, WindowFX, SkinStudio, IconDeveloper, ObjectBar, DesktopX, Keyboard LaunchPad, Stardock Central, Theme Manager, Object Zip, Object Edit, Tab LaunchPad, DriveScan, Object Sweeper, Spring Folders, Component Tray.

Object Zip - highlights Archive files are presented and treated like a folder to provide a common metaphor with other uses of Explorer on your system. View, sort, and manipulate the contents of ZIP files like regular Windows folders. Integrated into Explorer to reduce the overhead of a standalone app and to help ensure compatibility with "new" versions of Windows. Works on Windows 98, ME, 2000, and the forthcoming Windows XP. Right mouse button menus in Explorer provide quick and convenient access to ZIP functions without having to launch another application. Save time and money by reducing the size of file attachments sent via email by compressing with Object Zip. Multiple compression levels to optimize for size vs. speed depending on your needs. Includes an integrated download handler to grab ZIP files from the Internet and continue browsing (doesn't grab your browser window). Download zip files to specific location defined by the user. No more scattering ZIP downloads all over the machine, they can all be set to save to a common location. Open ZIP files immediately on download, no need to open a separate program to manipulate them. Create self-extracting ZIP files for easy distribution of large or multiple files to someone who does not have a ZIP program. Open self-extracting archives immediately. CAB and RAR extract support for popular formats (you may occasionally receive files of these archive types and Object Zip will allow you to extract their contents). Checkout functions to create a folder with the ZIP contents for evaluation. Execute setup programs directly from ZIP files. Extensible plugin support for adding new formats. Fully featured console utility for archive functions (create, extract, and more from the command line). Test archive integrity.

How much Object Zip costs? nothing. it comes with Object Desktop pack.