Vista - New Version of 7-Zip Released

**Brink** · 08-29-2007

New Version of 7-Zip Released :
VERSION: 4.58 beta
DATE: 5-05-2008

DOWNLOAD AT: http://www.7-zip.org/
NOTE: Be sure to download the correct 32 bit or 64 bit (x64) version for your version of Vista.

Updates:
History of all Updates:
http://www.7-zip.org/history.txt

Some speed optimizations.
7-Zip now can unpack .lzma archives.
Unicode (UTF-8) support for filenames in .ZIP archives. Now there are 3 modes:
1) Default mode: 7-Zip uses UTF-8, if the local code page doesn't contain required symbols.
2) -mcu switch: 7-Zip uses UTF-8, if there are non-ASCII symbols.
3) -mcl switch: 7-Zip uses local code page.
Now it's possible to store file creation time in 7z and ZIP archives (-mtc switch).
7-Zip now can unpack multivolume RAR archives created with
"old style volume names" scheme and names *.001, *.002, ...
Now it's possible to use -mSW- and -mSW+ switches instead of -mSW=off and -mSW=on
Some bugs were fixed.
New localizations: Punjabi (Indian), Pashto.

Shawn

**LAlbert** · 11-30-2007

Thanks men! 7-zip is new to me. Thanks! looks promising.

**Brink** · 05-11-2008

New 7-Zip version 4.58 beta released 5-05-2008.

Shawn

**BigEasy18** · 05-11-2008

I've never heard of 7-Zip, is there any major difference between it and WinRar?

**Brink** · 05-11-2008

Hi BigEasy18,

7-Zip is completely free without having to register or fill out anything, and no trial period. I have been using it for a while now without any problems. It is a true 64 bit program.

It's been a while since I used WinRar, so you might give 7-Zip a try to see what you think. It can always be easily uninstalled through Programs & Features.

Shawn

**Tonicgoofy** · 05-12-2008

I really like it, but only as an alternative to Winrar. I usually have both and then just switch between them, depending on my mood. But 7-zip beat winrar on the Price / Performance level.

08-29-2007	#1
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,779 posts	New Version of 7-Zip Released New Version of 7-Zip Released : VERSION: 4.58 beta DATE: 5-05-2008 DOWNLOAD AT: http://www.7-zip.org/ NOTE: Be sure to download the correct 32 bit or 64 bit (x64) version for your version of Vista. Updates: History of all Updates: http://www.7-zip.org/history.txt Some speed optimizations. 7-Zip now can unpack .lzma archives. Unicode (UTF-8) support for filenames in .ZIP archives. Now there are 3 modes: 1) Default mode: 7-Zip uses UTF-8, if the local code page doesn't contain required symbols. 2) -mcu switch: 7-Zip uses UTF-8, if there are non-ASCII symbols. 3) -mcl switch: 7-Zip uses local code page. Now it's possible to store file creation time in 7z and ZIP archives (-mtc switch). 7-Zip now can unpack multivolume RAR archives created with "old style volume names" scheme and names .001, .002, ... Now it's possible to use -mSW- and -mSW+ switches instead of -mSW=off and -mSW=on Some bugs were fixed. New localizations: Punjabi (Indian), Pashto. Shawn
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11-30-2007	#2
LAlbert Windows Vista Ultimate x86 62 posts	Re: New Version of 7-Zip Released Thanks men! 7-zip is new to me. Thanks! looks promising.
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05-11-2008	#3
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,779 posts	Re: New Version of 7-Zip Released New 7-Zip version 4.58 beta released 5-05-2008. Shawn
My System Specs

05-11-2008	#4
BigEasy18 Vista Ultimate 64bit SP1 58 posts	Re: New Version of 7-Zip Released I've never heard of 7-Zip, is there any major difference between it and WinRar?
My System Specs

05-11-2008	#5
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,779 posts	Re: New Version of 7-Zip Released Hi BigEasy18, 7-Zip is completely free without having to register or fill out anything, and no trial period. I have been using it for a while now without any problems. It is a true 64 bit program. It's been a while since I used WinRar, so you might give 7-Zip a try to see what you think. It can always be easily uninstalled through Programs & Features. Shawn
My System Specs

05-12-2008	#6
Tonicgoofy Vista Ultimate x64 3 posts	Re: New Version of 7-Zip Released I really like it, but only as an alternative to Winrar. I usually have both and then just switch between them, depending on my mood. But 7-zip beat winrar on the Price / Performance level.
My System Specs

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