IZArc a great universal archiving software
If you are looking for a free universal archive software other than 7-zip, you should take a closer look at IZArc which lately replaced WinRar on my computer. The real beauty of IZArc is of course its support for most known archive formats such as zip, rar, 7-zip, gz, ace, tar and dozens others including formats such as iso, bin and nrg.
What I really like about IZArc is that it opens really quickly and seems to unpack files at least as fast as WinRar.
I did not benchmark anything here so this is just based on personal experience. IZArc offers all the usual features that archive programs offer these days such as shell integration, drag and drop support, self-extracting archives and multi-volume archives.
Note: We have removed the link to the IZArc website because the program and/or website is flagged by some services as malicious.
IZArc
IZArc can also be downloaded as a mobile version called IZArc2Go, and a command line add-on for the main program that supports batch processing is also available at the official website. I don't think the users that already use 7-zip will make the switch because of their program offering basically the same features, but if you have not made a decision yet, you may want to give it a try.
The program supports a variety of interesting features. This includes the ability to convert from one archive format to another. While this may not sound like something that many users will do, it could be helpful if you need the archive to be in a specific format, for instance to upload it to a file hosting site on the Internet or transfer it to a system that does not support the source format.
Another interesting feature is the option to search in archives. Just enter a file name that you are looking for, pick a folder with archives that you want crawled, and hit the search button to get started with the operation.
Tips
- You can configure the program's folder use in the configuration. Here you can set a temp folder, folder you want the program to start in, the default extraction folder, and a default add folder which makes select operations very convenient.
- A virus scanner can be integrated so that you can scan archives for malicious software.
- IZArc can extract self extracting archives (SFX) for you so that you can check out their contents without extracting them first.
Verdict
IZArc leaves little to be desired in terms of functionality and support for archive formats. Since it is regularly updated, there is nothing that speaks against using it as your primary or secondary extraction software.
Update: IZArc has been in development for quite some time. After four years, it is still being actively developed. When you look at the program's feature list you notice that it supports a wide variety of them. This includes common features like creating, deleting and adding archives, but also less common features like converting an archive into a different format, repairing broken archives or merging multi-volume sets.
IZArc supports a few dozen archive file types plus several CD and VD image formats, which makes the archiving software a versatile tool.
The program integrates well, even on 64-bit editions of the Windows operating system. It integrates nicely into Windows Explorer so that it becomes possible to access most common features directly with a right-click and the selection of the right option from the context menu.
Does it come back after every “moment” update?
Yeah right.. Like this is going to stop defender from running =) This is comedy gold right here.
no ‘about the author’ paragraph?
For permanent disable defender is if removed complete from system no just change permission folder.
Just this is joke.
simpler, load Autoruns (SysInternals)
– filter “Defender”
– untag all entries
– reboot
nothing has changed since my 1st modification years ago
I wouldn’t disable Defender imho, it has too many hidden roots inside Windows itself. One time I tried to uninstall it using brute force scripts and then the Onedrive feature stopped working definitely. A reinstallation was needed and since those times I prefer to maintain Defender untouched. It’s a better method to install another antivirus and it will disable Defender in a safer and easier mode (e.g., Avast is the best in this way, and also Panda Cloud Free is good too).
U are just * [Editor: removed] thats the problem ;p first of all u shall always debloat windows u shall have max 65 services with your drivers for pc and windows own servs. You didnt know what that script did
You can not stop defender from running in background or remove it without some penalty. All you can do is to limit telemetry.
@borts,
It’s probably Smartscreen which is preventing WD from being disabled. Get rid of that and the problem should be solved: https://thegeekpage.com/disable-windows-defender-smartscreen/#How_to_disable_the_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_via_Local_Group_Policy_Editor
Remove Windows and go for Linux.
Linux sucks dude. Besides it’s not comparable to Windows, these OSes are in different classes entirely.
I use Linux as my daily driver. It’s far more stable than Windows. When’s the last time you used Linux, 2010?
@basingstoke
You’re right, dude. Bro, linux is just a bunch of code that starts before the OS, dude. Brobrodude, that shit ain’t even got emojis, dudebrodudeman! Dudebro, it’s no way near as cool as Windows with its hardcoded abilities to make money off the user, bro. Yo brodude man, you’re the coolest dude ever man, bro. Dude.
Lol what? Windows 7 doesn’t come with any Emojis
Download Autoruns and remove the checkmark from Windows Defender. It doesn’t remove it, but it will never run. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns
Just use “Defender Control”:
https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/comment-page-1/#comments
Per this video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLIjr7FyxZ8
it also works on Windows 11 too…
Win Defender, is completly the most succesful free-built in antivirus of Microsoft. Really nice product. Saved my ass a lot of times. Has updated malware database, completly strong defence
from whatever smart screen disables. Or if you want better and more upgrated (paid) program,
you can go further. But defender is always on your side.
Why would one disable Windows (or Microsoft) Defender in the first place?. I consider this to be playing with fire big time. Everybody knows that if one is using another A-V, Defender will be disabled on its own and won’t be in one’s way.
Why would I want to disable Windows Defender in the first place? It’s a great anti virus in my opinion. Been using it since Windows 8 and and never had a problem or a virus. Why mess with a good thing, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
How a ridiculous article!
I am thoroughly stunned.
Why Should You Disable First-Party Windows Defender?
I can only think that it is “malice or perversely intention (want you to buy a third-party AV where you can expect a back margin)” to guide invalidation without showing the premise.
No sane company will use third-party closed source programs (such as AV).
As I thought, “Ghacks Technology News” seems to be coming to downfall.