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7 Zip File Compression Tool

👨 Developer : 7-Zip Software
👨🏻‍💻 OS Compatibility : Windows
🫰 License : FREE
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🔍 Key Details of

7-zip

Archive files in different formats and manage them

✍ Review

7-Zip is a versatile file compression tool that supports multiple formats, is fast and user-friendly, and offers password protection for files. However, it has been reported to cause system issues, install unwanted software, and sometimes fails to compress files efficiently.

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👍 Pros

  • Supports multiple formats and password protection: 7-Zip can compress files into common ZIP and 7z formats, and protect important files with a password.
  • User-friendly: The interface is intuitive, and features like right-click “Extract Here” make it simple, fast, and easy to use.

👎 Cons

  • May cause system issues: Some users reported that the software locked up their computer, requiring a complete system install.
  • May install unwanted software: Even when declining all offers during installation, some users found that unwanted software, like browser homepage hijackers, were installed.
  • Inconsistent compression efficiency: Some users reported minimal file reduction and errors during the decompression process.

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