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WinZip 14 Review
WinZip 14 is specifically designed for Windows 7. However, it also comes with a few other new features as well. WinZip 14 integrates well with Windows 7. It gets extensive support for libraries, tools, and recent archives in the jumplist, previews in Windows Explorer for certain file types. Additionally, it also has support for touch-screen functions. However, multitouch is limited to rotating previewing pictures.
WinZip 14 also includes minor security enhancements. These include a new automatic shredder which securely deletes temporary files that WinZip creates when it opens an archive. The shredding uses U.S. Department of Defense standard DoD 5220.22-M for maximum security.
WinZip 14 also supports the built-in AES encryption in Intel-based computers, speeding up the time it takes to encrypt an archive. This builds on the encryption overhaul from last year’s version, which included customizable password requirements and enhancements for determining how encryption would be enforced.
WinZip 14 retains its large feature set. It now supports JPEG compression better. However, while installing it installs the Google Toolbar and the “WinZip Computing” that collects anonymous usage data; both are opt-out.
To conclude, WinZip is among the best compression programs available, providing all the features necessary to create easy backups, compress e-mail files, and manage downloaded files from the Internet.
