7-Zip (64-bit) for Windows

User Reviews

• Free lightweight and 7z support

  saidbakrMay 11, 2014

  Pros

  Free and It is 100% free. Light weight It has 64 bit version

  Cons

  It has no the feature of opening the extracted archive location.

  Summary

  I think it will be perfect zipping software if it would have the option of opening or accessing the extracted archive.

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• Program is good, interface is terrible

  ddelos85November 22, 2013

  Pros

  Program is good when using it from the right click context menu.

  Cons

  If for any reason you need to use the program interface, it's terrible. You will have to navigate to the file manually to extract it. In my case, it's not working with windows 7's context menu which is ridiculous (but probably the fault of Microsoft somewhere).

  Summary

  In short, program functions well from the context menu but that's the only way it's worth using.

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• Great free zipping program.

  jandsm5321September 23, 2013

  Pros

  Fast, 64 bit version even, free

  Cons

  I'd like to see it be able to save and re-run archive settings (like zipping backups of a folder)

  Summary

  I use it because it is completely free.

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• The only extraction tool I use

  Mikeb00September 12, 2012

  Pros

  Simply right click on a zip or other compressed file and ask 7 zip to extract... simple quick and effective.

  Cons

  None. It just works.

  Summary

  Beat winrar hands down and to top it all, it is FREE

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• Excellent Software, but be smart. It also needs lazors.

  SPXFreedomAugust 31, 2012

  Pros

  Great compaibility for 64-bit OS Quick application and extraction Makes emailing large files a snap!

  Cons

  None, really. Could use lazor beams. They make everything better. It would be nice to have a function that can tell you the future. I'm sad that it doesn't have an app extension that can materialize fresh cookies from my disc drive. Srsly, it's free, so don't complain.

  Summary

  I have used 7-zip for quite some time for extracting RAR files and breaking down large files to send to other people via email. ***This is the 64 bit version meant for a 64 bit Operating System. Before you start hating cause it won't work, make sure you have a 64 bit OS. If you are unsure, use the 32 bit version. Don't be dumb.*** This software does exactly what it is supposed to do. It's not fancy, but it is effective. And it's free. Love it. Still, I would like an adapter that turned my web cam into a lazor emitter or something that turned my disc drive into a cookie teleporter. Just sayin'. Seriously, 7-bit devs. Lazors. Think about it.

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• A Must-have !!!

  yahayahaJuly 31, 2012

  Pros

  Great software. Plus it's free !!!

  Cons

  The GUI could be prettier, but that's a very small shortcoming.

  Summary

  Great piece of software. A must-have !!!

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• Quick. Easy. Simple. Effective

  psi4gotJuly 24, 2012

  Pros

  Runs fast. Easy to use and gets the job done without fuss.

  Cons

  None that I can find.

  Summary

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• Be careful where you download from

  RSmith12573May 12, 2012

  Pros

  The program is a Swiss Army® knife for file extractors. It can extract all the most common typed of compressed files.

  Cons

  If you are not careful of where you download this from. You could end up with tons of spyware and other useless junk on your System.

  Summary

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• installed it, it worked, now it don't work.

  ervinsmith1024May 11, 2012

  Pros

  it worked great, was very functional, now it don't work

  Cons

  ??? Good program. my computer started acting funny after installe the Daum Player. Taht was a mistake

  Summary

  Not sure what happened.

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• Works but requires extra steps to use

  JayrockwallMarch 14, 2012

  Pros

  1. Does what it says it will do. 2. Free

  Cons

  Takes a few steps to use. First you need to know where the file you want to unzip is located. I had to search for the file. Winzip--which is NOT truly free-- finds the file for you. Y-Zip (64-bit) requires you to find where the file is located. Once you find exactly where the file you want to unzip is located, go back to 7-Zip and find the file. Click the file then 7-Zip does the rest. People who do not understand how to find where their files are located on their computers may have trouble using 7-Zip. That is what all that "GUI" and "Interface" stuff is talking about in other reviews.

  Summary

  7-Zip unzips files very well and in my case, very quickly using Windows 7. You may have to use some old computer skills or learn some new computer skills to send 7-Zip into action. 7-Zip is not one of those "Plug and Play" software that we are spoiled with these days. You will have to think to use 7-Zip...or just pay $30 to another company so you do not have to think. I gave 7-Zip 5 stars because it did what it was supposed to do, did it well, and did it free. If they charged for it I would downgrade it to 3 stars because of the extra steps I had to take to use it.

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