The Extractor Changelog

What's new in The Extractor 2.0.1

Feb 21, 2014
  • Fixed bug where the last extracted file from a zip would be wrongly deleted
  • Fixed bug where mini mode windows context menu items could be shown for folders and wrong filetypes
  • Fixed bug for acceptable filetypes in main program
  • Fixed bug for Ctrl + '+' while the program was running

New in The Extractor 2.0 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Program rewritten from the ground up
  • New way to handle both zip and rar files, which will result in a faster more reliable program with better error handling
  • A brand new design with beautiful graphics and easy to use interface
  • Resizeable main and report windows
  • A host of new options for you to configure The Extractor
  • Support for Windows 7 taskbar progress and status indicators
  • Three new fixed options added to Windows Context Menu:
  • 1. Quick extract here
  • 2. Quick extract here with cleanup
  • 3. Quick extract to
  • 'Run' option added to presets so you can unpack, cleanup and start your movie with one click
  • 'Show in Windows Explorer' option added to presets
  • Presets can start the program minimized, minimized to system tray or normal
  • Password list. Allows you to save commonly used passwords which will all be tried if a protected file is encountered
  • Deleted files can be put in Recycle bin
  • Error and cleanup reports can be shown automatically
  • Comprehensive help with lots of illustrative pictures, reachable from the different diologs in the program

New in The Extractor 1.4.3.2 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug where automatic check for update would trigger every startup instead of once a week.

New in The Extractor 1.4.3.1 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Fixed a crash bug when clearing list and adding files again.

New in The Extractor 1.4.3 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Windows shell integration now works on 64 bit systems.
  • Brand new installer.
  • Fixed a bug with invalid ZIP files.
  • Upgraded Unrar to v3.93.

New in The Extractor 1.4.2.2 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Fixed a couple of cosmetic bugs introduced in version 1.4.2.1

New in The Extractor 1.4.2.1 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Updated the look of the error and cleanup reports.
  • Some minor graphical tweaks for vista/win7.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in The Extractor 1.4.2 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Now supports up to 20 presets.
  • "Add folder" & "Add files" options added to right-click menu.
  • Tweaked the program on a few places where it could feel slow.
  • Fixed long paths in windows shell integration.
  • Presets with a output path that doesn't exist are now shown as disabled.
  • Fixed several other minor bugs.

New in The Extractor 1.4.1 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Better integration to windows explorer context menu.
  • "Run" added to items right-click menu.
  • Fixed some minor bugs

New in The Extractor 1.4.0.4 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Better visual compatibility with Windows Vista.
  • Fixed a minor bug in the presets management dialog.
  • Fixed a minor bug in the process output window.
  • Fixed a minor bug for deleting files with invalid status.
  • Streamlined the installer a bit.

New in The Extractor 1.4 (Feb 29, 2008)

  • Presets!
  • Enables you to have different options set for each item in list.
  • Can be executed from windows explorer menu.
  • Up to 9 different presets can be created.
  • Handles password protected files.
  • A much requested feature finally here.
  • Add items while The Extractor is running.
  • A lot of new options to configure The Extractor under preferences.
  • Should The Extractor check for updates?
  • What should happen when all items in list have been processed?
  • Do you want presets to show up in windows explorer menu?
  • and so on...
  • Updates downloaded directly by The Extractor.
  • No external program to handle updates.
  • To simplify updates, The Extractor always downloads the complete installer and reinstalls The Extractor (keeping all settings).
  • Item menu expanded with a lot of new options.
  • You can now open input- and output folder from the item menu, reset items, set output folder or preset, tell The Extractor to skip items
  • Fix for one instance running. This should finally work without bugs.
  • Reports and item menu now accessible while The Extractor is running.