I need a free unzip program. The WinZip program I had with my computer expired, and I can't read any of the stuff I downloaded from this website without one. Basically, I am tired of programs that have expiration dates!
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Windows still doesn't come with an unzip utility?
You can always use the GNU tools: GNU Unzip
It's command line, but "unzip filename.zip" isn't too hard to figure out.
I'd recommend 7-Zip. It's open source, so it won't expire. (Not to mention not being command line based.)
What version of Windows are you using, by the way? Windows has had unzip built in since XP.
which one do I download?
I'd recommend 7-Zip. It's open source, so it won't expire. (Not to mention not being command line based.)
What version of Windows are you using, by the way? Windows has had unzip built in since XP.
^Dat wun.
Probably this one
I have seen 7-Zip give issues if you open files inside the file (It doesnt do the temp file thing). So I have seen users who couldn't 'work' it :P
But if you are a 'right-click-extract' person, it works fine :)
must have missed the post earlier when I made my reply.
This got to be important, this unzip program, because mine expired and I wanted to read the errata for my 1st ed Pathfinder core book.
If the changes are major, as in rules changes, I am thinking I might eventually buck up and buy a new edition, that is IF they bothered to correct the newer editions.
What's the most recent edition, and have there been any changes since it was published?
There's been 4 editions of the CRB.
Think it's safe to say with all the FAQs and stuff flying around that a bunch of stuff was changed.
I use WinRAR.
We really shouldn't call them "editions." A new edition in the gaming word has very specific connotations. All that has been done with new printings of the book is a few rules and typing corrections; it's not a complete overhaul of the system.
BillyGoat, I did have WinZip, but unfortunately the program is now demanding money/ a subscription for me to continue using it. Thank you, Microsoft, for making me pay money for something I already have!
Sigh. Anyway, I don't care about the typos and misspellings, I just care about rules changes. Wonder how important they are? Might consider buying a new edition, if it turns out to be important. Had to do that back when 3.5 came out after I'd gotten a 3.0 D&D core book.
I can't read the errata just yet, haven't downloaded that program since I am now unsure as to which one would do it. I am skittish about downloading large programs, having contracted malware in the past from such things. Bad things occurred.
I'd also recommend 7-zip. It's a very good program and one of the first things I install when I get a new machine.
I understand the anxiety about downloading programs. When you're nervous about these sorts of things, it's often a good idea to look for cross-references to confirm that the website or program you're interested in is legitimate. In this case, having a thoroughly cited wikipedia article is a very good sign that this is reputable software.
Winrar
7zip
I recommend Winrar. Oddly enough, despite the "trial," it still works for me years after it expired. All it does is a pop up stating it has expired X days ago.
well, i just got it. Took a look at the Carrion Crown tips, and was disappointed. Yeah, it's a horror adventure, but it doesn't give advice as to party/class composition, nor even defensive feat selections. Dammit.
Also looked at the edited changes. Might still replace my core book, as it is partially taped together as it is, and some of the pages are wrinkled. So, I might just go after the latest printing/edition. Did they reduce the need for fixes in subsequent printings?
7-Zip has my vote as well. It's free, has no strings attached, no trial pop-ups, and it handles .zip, .7z, .rar, etc. with ease.
As for the CRB, it's currently on the 5th printing. If you are looking at a hard copy, you will find what printing a Paizo book is at the very bottom of the Credits page, right above where it says "Printed in China".
I used 7-zip for ages, but switched over to IZArc this past year as it had better handling for .JAR files and otherwise did everything 7-Zip covers.
Winrar is simple and free.
7zip is going to most likely be your best bet as it iirc can open just about any archive format you throw at it.
BillyGoat, I did have WinZip, but unfortunately the program is now demanding money/ a subscription for me to continue using it. Thank you, Microsoft, for making me pay money for something I already have!
I'm a little late to the game, but I think what BillyGoat is referring to is that Windows has a built-in handler to unzip files.
WinZip is NOT a Microsoft product. The built-in zippy-stuff in Windows isn't very feature-rich, but it definitely zips and unzips stuff, at least 99% of the time.
It should be able to handle the Paizo stuff without issue.
It sounds like you've installed another app that is handling things, but if you were to uninstall WinZip and whatever the new app is, the stuff included with the OS should revert to handling .ZIP files