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Express Zip File Compression Changelog

What's new in Express Zip File Compression 11.06 Beta

Feb 27, 2024
  • Maintenance release
  • Uploaded 2024-02-28

New in Express Zip File Compression 11.00 Beta (Jan 12, 2024)

  • Maintenance release
  • Uploaded 2024-01-12

New in Express Zip File Compression 10.25 Beta (Nov 24, 2023)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 10.20 Beta (Jul 26, 2023)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 10.19 Beta (Jul 15, 2023)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 10.09 Beta (May 12, 2023)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 10.05 Beta (Apr 13, 2023)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 9.59 Beta (Dec 26, 2022)

  • [New Feature] Ability to open multiple archives

New in Express Zip File Compression 9.33 Beta (Sep 12, 2022)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 9.04 Beta (Feb 11, 2022)

  • Maintenance release

New in Express Zip File Compression 8.41 Beta (Dec 8, 2021)

  • Clickable grayed buttons on the tabbed toolbar

New in Express Zip File Compression 8.39 Beta (Nov 23, 2021)

  • Maintenance release
  • Uploaded 2021-11-23

New in Express Zip File Compression 8.38 Beta (Nov 8, 2021)

  • Maintenance release
  • Uploaded 2021-11-09

New in Express Zip File Compression 8.28 Beta (Sep 9, 2021)

  • [SVAR] Test extracting files to a folder named the same as the archive folder in the extract to location
  • [SVAR] Test defaulting the Extract To folder to match the location of the archive file
  • Uploaded 2021-09-09

New in Express Zip File Compression 8.07 Beta (Apr 23, 2021)

  • Maintenance release
  • Uploaded 2021-04-24

New in Express Zip File Compression 4.01 Beta (Dec 5, 2017)

  • Support opening Splitted zip and rar archeive
  • Uploaded 2017-12-05

New in Express Zip File Compression 4.00 Beta (Nov 25, 2017)

  • Remember the location of zip folder for next time zipping to this folder or opening this folder
  • Uploaded 2017-11-24

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.17 (Aug 12, 2013)

  • Add Substantive Use Model

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.15 (Aug 7, 2013)

  • Add the ability to unpack .jar files
  • Create a Suggestion for the product to add a new test plan to detect the bug "EZ is not installed properly for users without admin permissions."

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.13 (May 28, 2013)

  • Fixed after Disable various Archive type, Disabled file type opened by default ExpressZip
  • Fixed after trial period expired: all options of Windows Explorer right click context menu do not work in free version of EZ.
  • Done make changes as per mini-review
  • Fixed EZ fails to correctly open some ISOs

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.09 (May 28, 2013)

  • Done we should have an option in Express Zip to extract archives in the same folder where they are.
  • Done File Associations Tab 2
  • Changed the way that we handle file associations. You no longer need to run as admin. If there is not already an association for the file type in question, then you will not even need to elevate to change it. But if there is, then you will.
  • If you do run as admin though, then all changes made will be made as admin, and will thereafter require elevation to undo.

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.03 (May 28, 2013)

  • Fixed following EN strings were found in the DE version binary
  • Fixed 'Help' button totally cuts off from main window in 800X600 resolution
  • Fixed it is possible to use EZ after trial without rolling to free version
  • Fixed Wizard registration bypass
  • Fixed 'Remind me to rip cda files' option does not work.
  • Fixed 2Gb issue
  • Fixed wrong name of archive is displayed in right click menu.
  • Fixed sorting is broken if refreshed.
  • Fixed EZ allows the files with the same name for non-english characters.
  • Fixed missing spacer between toolbar and location bar

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.02 (May 28, 2013)

  • Fixed Help btn in Sending Split Archive window is not working
  • Fixed After splinting the files error is occurring on ES version
  • No longer forces reboot on install

New in Express Zip File Compression 2.00 (May 28, 2013)

  • Support for .cda files
  • Fixed Extract Selected option will not extract empty folders
  • Fixed The GUI should not come up when using the commandline
  • Fixed User is not able to decrypt files through command line
  • Fixed User is not able to change password of Encrypted zip file

New in Express Zip File Compression 1.17 (May 28, 2013)

  • Fixed Wrong dialog box for invalid password while adding files to encrypted archive.
  • Fixed While extracting, If disk space not enought, Express Zip show successful message and corrupted output file

New in Express Zip File Compression 1.15 (May 28, 2013)

  • Fixed Express Zip does not update to new component version
  • Fixed some times Crash happening in Express zip after leaving it idle for some time and closing.
  • Fixed "No cross or cancel button" is available to close File Properties dialogue
  • Done improve "Change location" and "Open folder" buttons
  • Done add option to compress folder without opening Express Zip from Explorer
  • Fixed if drag-n-drop is not implemented then prohibit this at all (or inform users that it doesn't work properly) in current version because Express Zip tries to make smith and make it wrong
  • Done take out 7zip component from installer
  • Fixed ExpressZip closes 5-6 seconds as minimum
  • Done research if opening .zipx files is feasible
  • Done add right click menu for zip file in left panel
  • Fixed after rename the newfolder, Renamed folder is not removed on first attempt
  • Fixed removing of folders does not work properly in Mac version
  • Fixed Express Zip crashes when remove password for a large size folder
  • Done Change/Rearrange columns in the list view
  • Done dragging zip folders into Express Zip
  • Fixed Mac version crashes while trying to unpack attached archive with wrong password
  • Fixed [rar]: 'Extract Selected - Do not overwrite' does not work
  • Done adding capability to drag files into an unopened zip file
  • Fixed 1024*768 screens resolution issue
  • Done simplify the Express Zip icon
  • Fixed extract option in main tool bar is in disabled state whereas in File menu its in enabled state
  • Done create self-extracting archives
  • Done add copy and paste
  • Done I suggest add splitter between treeview and listview on main window.
  • Added the ability to drag files into unopened zip archives. (windows only)
  • Added copy and paste (windows only)
  • Added a prompt when an openable archive is dragged into the window (open or add to archive.)
  • Added self-extracting archive creation. (please read help before testing. currently only works to create self-extracting archives on windows, but please test the mac versions of the self-extracting archives on apple computers.)
  • Added splitter between Treeview and Listview
  • Changed several Icons (.zip file icon & program icon)
  • Added right click context menu in Treeview
  • Added item in Windows right click context menu to compress a file (or files) to an archive in their current location without opening Express Zip.
  • Fixed overwriting options do not work for 'Extract Selected' option.
  • Fixed the 'Overwrite file' button works as 'Cancel' button.
  • Fixed when extracting from a password protected archive, Express Zip removes pasword protection.
  • Fixed sometimes Express Zip can remove data from archive while should not
  • Fixed 'Split' feature creates corrupted archives
  • Fixed Mac version does not have 'Buy Online' icon
  • Fixed while extracting big RAR archive Express Zip creates a lot empty folders on the hard drive
  • Fixed ExpressZip Zip shows error when user tries to extract a zip file,made by using 7-Zip.
  • Uploaded 2012-05-22

New in Express Zip File Compression 1.14 (May 23, 2012)

  • Fixed take out bottom three options of right click menu on address bar
  • Added support to read Zip archives with all kind of code page encoding (Dos, local Russian, Japanese,...)
  • Added support for Express Zip to read .bkz files. These are Backup file from FileFort. Hide an index file in archive.
  • Fixed EZ cannot open any files under a folder in an archive
  • Fixed Extract Selected not possible for sub folders of a .zip file
  • Fixed same folder cannot be added twice.....but message shows same folder get added again
  • Fixed application crashes while adding C drive
  • Fixed version 1.13 is unable to correctly accept password on encrypted .zip with tree structure
  • Done reword option to extract zip to new folder in Explorer menu
  • Fixed EZ grabs file from temporary directory instead of extracting again, even if archive is newer.
  • Done do not disable Encryption button for empty archives
  • Done ensure all bubble tips appear 8 times
  • Fixed bring back bubble tip over "Add Files"
  • Done reduce the time for opening and processing a Zip file by half
  • Fixed subfolders are duplicated when extracting .iso
  • Fixed ExpressZip cannot add file with unicode filename and even cannot open and extract such files
  • Done Express Zip could not drag and drop files on desktop/explorer or other applications
  • Added support to open and communicate with FileFort.
  • Added support for Drag and Drop from listview to desktop/folders, and also to another folder in listview. (No support for dragging from listview to folder view. This is not a bug.)
  • Fixed Info-zip dlls are not installed as components.
  • Fixed ExpressZip creates blank folder when user tries to extract any encrypted zip file using 'Express Zip'->'Extract to"*\" option from right click context menu.
  • Fixed drag from tree-view to tree-view is not working properly when using a encrypted zip file.
  • Fixed drag from listview to listview is not working properly when using a encrypted zip file.
  • Added extract selected now place the folder relative to what folder is extracted, not all folder structures
  • File to process in dialogs, now show Filename, and if there is enough room, base folders
  • Added support to open and communicate with FileFort.
  • Added support for Drag and Drop from listview to desktop/folders, and also to another folder in listview. (No support for dragging from listview to folder view. This is not a bug.)
  • Fixed ExpressZip goes to 'Not Responding' state while opening/extracting a big file
  • Fixed if rename folder and add a file, previous folder content will be erased
  • Fixed previous and Next buttons not working properly in Help document
  • Added support to cancel the process of extracting zip archives by unzip dll. (Extracting single large file from Express Zip can be stopped. No more Not Responding State.)

New in Express Zip File Compression 1.12 (Apr 18, 2012)

  • Fixed when removing a sub-folder from archive, EZ always corrupts the archive, but sometimes EZ corrupts the archive, crumbles and changes the colors of the screen!
  • Fixed issue with partial archive from multipart rar file
  • Fixed compress ratio in status bar is not accurate
  • Done add support to read 64bit zip archives. This will reduce reading/processing time from minutes to under 1 second. Speed increased, more than 50-100 times
  • Added support for opening 64 bit Zip archives