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Created by Jerry Davis
Created on Oct 31, 2024

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Winzip SelfExtractor

The decision was made to remove the self-extractor tool from the winzip program. This a tool heavily relied upon by myself and others to make software, driver installation and custom file extraction easier. Asking it be added back or add the features the embedded tool had to the current standalone version, which is grossly inadequate to performing yhe job.
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  • Daniel Ritt
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    |     Apr 8, 2025

    This was our main reason for purchasing WinZIP. We can ZIP files in Windows 11, but we can't make self-extracting zip files. The reason we need these is so that the .exe files can be digitally signed, and we know that no one has tampered with files that were zipped. If this is no longer included, we don't need WinZip.

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    Henry Monteiro
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    |     Nov 4, 2024

    Hello Jerry,


    Thanks for your confirmation. The engineering team is evaluating the options. Your idea was promoted to the development pipeline.

    I apologize for the inconvenience. Meanwhile, please contact our customer support to access the standalone self-extractor app.
    https://www.winzip.com/en/product/self-extractor/


    Thank you,
    Henry


    P.S. Please do not share personal information in the comments, like your email or phone.

  • Jerry Davis
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    |     Oct 31, 2024

    Hello Henry -

    Using the latest version of Winzip. The update happened a week ago. 7x.x

    Sincerely,
    _______
    Jerry

    ________________________________
    Jerry Davis

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    Henry Monteiro
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    |     Oct 31, 2024

    Hello Jerry,


    Thank you for your feedback. Could you please confirm which version of WinZip you are currently using?


    Thank you,

    WinZip Product Management Team