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View and decompress any zipped file on a PC or laptop

View and decompress any zipped file on a PC or laptop

Vote: (25 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Fried Cookie

Version: 2.1

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(25 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Fried Cookie

2.1

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Drag and drop function
  • Common formats are supported
  • Free

Cons

  • Does not offer compression
  • Slow performance
  • Very basic

File Extractor allows you to uncompress file archives so that they can be read.

If you are looking for a basic file extractor, File Extractor will provide you with the abilities that you are seeking. It supports the majority of compression archives, including ZIP, RAR, CAB, ISO, WIM and countless others.

File Extractor has been developed by Fried Cookie, which is a developer that has been known to have a great reputation within the software industry. The application is as simple as can be – and this is what many people look for. If you are not an experienced computer user, this is likely all that you will need.

File Extractor will provide you with the basic task of extracting files from a compressed utility. Following are some features that you need to know about. There is a drag-and-drop feature, allowing you to simply drag a file into the program so that you can begin the extraction process. You do not have the ability to create a new folder inside of the application, which means that you have to create a folder inside of Windows Explorer so that you can begin using the program.

As long as you know about the limitations going forward, the program can provide you all that you need. It is a free program, which can save you a significant amount of money. If you are only in the habit of opening compressed files, this program will likely be all that you need on your computer.

The program is not integrated into Windows and there is no option to compress. This means that it will only extract. If you are looking to be able to compress a number of files and folders into its own compressed file, you will need another program to work with.

Reviews on this program have been mixed. While it is downloaded by the thousands every month, some people find that it is simply too slow and lacks the number of features that are required.

The only way to decide if File Extractor is the tool that you have been looking for in order to uncompress file archives is to download it for yourself. It will not cost you any money and it is a small file. It will not take up much of your hard drive and you will be able to figure out how to get the process started within seconds of looking at the interface.

It is one of the simplest tools that you will find for file decompression – and this is why many people choose to keep it on their computer. You simply have to decide whether it has enough functions for you or not. If you are an advanced user, or you are looking to compressed and uncompressed file archives, you may want to find a different program.

Pros

  • Drag and drop function
  • Common formats are supported
  • Free

Cons

  • Does not offer compression
  • Slow performance
  • Very basic

This download is no longer available. This could be due to the program being discontinued, having a security issue or for some other reason.

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