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Version History

ZipGenius

This shows you how often ZipGenius was updated with us over the past few months. Whenever available, we also include additional information for each update (new features, changes etc.).

version 6.0.3.1150 - posted on Oct 13, 2007

  • The zgtips.dll is no longer installed under Vista.
    Fixed the `Zip64 mode not enabled` message that was preventing users from creating zip files larger than 4 GB.
    The `Apply` button associated to language selection, now it is translated in real time when the user selects a different language.

version 6.0.3.1140 - posted on May 18, 2007

  • Many fixes to increase Vista compatibility.

version 6.0.3.1130 - posted on Oct 22, 2006

  • No further details available

version 6.0.3.1128 - posted on Oct 13, 2006

  • Fixed the slow startup bug appeared in builds 1124 and 1126.
    Fixed the `Yes To All` overwriting method not working while extracting from ZIP files.
    Fixed RAR password problem while opening an archive through double-click.

version 6.0.3.1126 - posted on Oct 10, 2006

  • Just a bug fix for v. 6.0.3.1124

version 6.0.3.1124 - posted on Oct 07, 2006

  • Many bug fixes.
    File associations are stored in a different registry key in order to be compatible with Windows Vista UAC.
    It asks for admin authorization under Windows Vista.

version 6.0.2.1060 - posted on Nov 10, 2005

  • List view now correctly stores columns position, visibility and width.
    Fixed all security issues reported by Secunia.
    Minor bugs removed.

version 6.0.2.1056 - posted on Oct 28, 2005

  • Files were added twice in presence of an existing file in the archive: bug fixed
    ZG Suite: setup fixed
    ZG Suite: Cutter 4 now installed though direct setup when selected (it is now part of ZG SUite setup)
    Shortcuts now have custom comments
    Minor bugs removed

version 6.0.2.1050 - posted on Oct 20, 2005

  • Now working on Windows 95/NT4-SP6 too. Internet Explorer 4
    required.
    Fixed security flaws in ACE archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message)
    Fixed security flaw in UU/XX/MIME Base64 encoded archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message)
    Fixed security flaws in ZIP archives when extracting extremely long filenames (program aborts extraction and fires a warning message) and when Windows Explorer tries to acces the archive to build the related `infotip`.
    Various bugs fixed.

version 6.0.2.1041 - posted on Jul 26, 2005

  • No further details available

version 6.0.2.1040 - posted on Jul 22, 2005

  • Fixed bug that was blocking file compression through wildcards
    Fixed access violation error upon shutting down ISO images
    Fixed 7-zip compression with recursion through subfolders
    Fixed CAB compression with recursion through subfolders
    Files visual bug
    Fixed files associations during setup

version 6.0.2.1030A - posted on Jul 05, 2005

  • No further details available

version 6.0.2.1030 - posted on May 24, 2005

  • SFX: icon file reference can be stored in a SOF option file
    SFX: loading a .SOF file, if icon reference is stored, SFX module icon will be updated
    Fixed 7-zip extraction from context menu
    `Create & mail archive` (context menu) has been modified in order to create an archive in the TEMP folder, send it via e-mail and delete it after action.
    Files list loads faster when file marker is enabled
    `-export` command line switch now fully supports the `-Q` option (quiet) to avoid any message
    Setup files size decreased by 1 MB

version 6.0.2.1020 - posted on May 07, 2005

  • Fixed zip compression performances
    Fixed behaviour with folders without proper attributes
    Fixed bug in `Preview picture` mode
    New `Scan & Zip` tool: now pictures can be stored in PNG format also.
    Main executable file size has been reduced.
    Added `Rename file` button on the info bar
    Fixed sidebar behaviour
    Fixed MP3 file preview
    MD5 value can be compared through the `Archive properties` dialog
    Zip signature can be created/shown through the `Archive properties` dialog
    Zip archive comment written/read through the `Archive properties` dialog
    Fixed extraction by folder from RAR archives
    Fixed extraction by files extensions from RAR archives
    The extraction dialog now tells how much free space is available on selected destination drive
    Fixed preview of unknown file types
    Fixed access violation errors appearing when trying to shutdown while previewing a file (the program doesn t shut down until the file is released)
    The context menu DLL has been patched
    The `Add file` dialog now has buttons for special folders like the `Extract file` dialog

version 6.0.1.1010a - posted on Apr 30, 2005

  • The context menu DLL has been replaced with the patched one.

version 6.0.1.1010 - posted on Apr 17, 2005

  • Minor bugs fixed

version 6.0.1.1001 - posted on Apr 06, 2005

  • Added support to RPM, ISO, NRG, CMI, YZ1, SQX archives.
    Enhanced support to other archive formats.
    Enhanced security features: the program warns user if he is going to preview a `suspected` file.
    Improved command line syntax implemented.
    New Explorer view in the sidebar: it allows to add and extract files to/form archives through drag and drop.
    Less memory consumption.
    Program speed has been increased.

version 5.5.1.468a - posted on Nov 24, 2004

  • Cutter 4.3: added support to DVD5 and DVD9 size in the split options.

version 5.5.1.468 - posted on Sep 14, 2004

  • Fixed bug that caused the `Invert selection` main menu item to be unavailable even when files are selected in ZipGenius file list.

version 5.5.1.465 - posted on Sep 08, 2004

  • Fixed bug that caused the `Include subfolder` checkbox to be unavailable while compressing folders in NORMAL mode.

version 5.5.1.461 - posted on Aug 04, 2004

  • Fixed bug that caused sidebar and home panel task groups to be not-collapsable

version 5.5.1.460 - posted on Jul 29, 2004

  • Fixed bug that caused `Illegal Floating Point Operation` message to appear while reading certain 7-zip files
    Fixed minor bugs.

version 5.5.1.440 - posted on Jun 09, 2004

  • MultiOpen: Fixed `Melt to single archive` feature (no AV errors, correctly working).
    MultiOpen: `Fixed `Group to single archive` (no AV errors).

version 5.5.1.430 - posted on May 29, 2004

  • Fixed 7-zip extraction procedure
    Fixed bug in command line `-add` switch: now it accepts filenames without path (it will consider current directory as the working one).

version 5.5.1.420 - posted on May 14, 2004

  • Improved compatibility with certain zip files.
    Improved LHA archive extraction (added UnLHA32.dll)
    Minor graphic improvements
    General code review for external compressors

version 5.5.1.400 - posted on May 07, 2004

  • Fixed bug in extraction dialog `tree view`

version 5.5.1.390 - posted on May 04, 2004

  • Command line: `Export to HTML` bug fixed
    Cutter 4.1: added shel integration

version 5.5.1.383 - posted on Apr 23, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.380 - posted on Apr 21, 2004

  • Many bugs fixed.
    Zip decompression is faster.
    Improved Outlook Express identity backup.
    Introduced MD5 sum check while testing any kind of archive.
    Cutter 4 replaces Cutter 3.2 in setup package.
    Improved compatibility with multi-user environments.

version 5.5.1.360 - posted on Mar 30, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.340 - posted on Mar 05, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.330 - posted on Mar 01, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.320 - posted on Feb 19, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.310 - posted on Feb 17, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.1.300 - posted on Feb 14, 2004

  • Unattended setup for System Administrators
    FTPGenius: resuming a file transfer was showing a wrong estimated time of completion
    Shell Ext.: files compression was ignoring/misunderstanding
    the `Add files with full path` option
    Shell Ext.: the program now recognize the difference between .EXE application and .EXE SFX archives
    Multivolume features now in `Compression Options` dialog
    Restore Archive feature is back
    Fixed the `Switched back to english` message when english is the only language available but in a version older than the required one
    .CBZ files are treated as ZIP files
    .CBR files are treated as RAR files

version 5.5.0.1330 - posted on Jan 19, 2004

  • Bugs fixed: wizard now works.
    DLL for tooltips (zgtips.dll) has been fixed.

version 5.5.0.1320 - posted on Jan 13, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.0.215 Beta1 - posted on Jan 02, 2004

  • No further details available

version 5.5.0.215 Beta1 - posted on Nov 30, 2003

  • ZIP64 is now supported: it allows to handle zip files larger than 4 GB.
    SQX archive format is supported.
    Paste files from clipboard to add them to an archive.
    Bugs fixed.

version 5.2.5.425 - posted on Oct 31, 2003

  • Fixed access violation error in `Scan and Zip`.
    Other bugs fixed.

version 5.2.5.400 - posted on Oct 27, 2003

  • Updated to work in multiuser environments.
    New FTPGenius (bug fixed).
    New Cutter 3.2 (updated).

version 5.2.5.300 - posted on Oct 24, 2003

  • Fixed the bug that prevented the `Open` button to work under Windows Server 2003.
    Fixed `zgtips.dll`: it caused Explorer crashes under certain conditions.

version 5.2.5..200 - posted on Oct 15, 2003

  • New `HOME` panel: it is your new starting point to use ZipGenius
    Open multiple archives with drag and drop from Explorer
    Enhanced Outlook Express backup (it stores messages and now accounts, rules and blocked senders). It can also be restored through the `Restore backup` command in the popup menu.
    Dropped support for .ISO, .NRG and .CMI image files.
    Bugs fixed
    Now you can also store relative path for single files
    Improved drag and drop compression technique
    Shell tips now appear only for ZIP files: dropped RAR tips support, which caused loss of performances and system hang-ups
    New design for Comment and Signature dialogs: they are a preview of the future style line for ZG dialogs andm inor products.
    Cutter 3.2 (only SUITE Edition): it splits files and the can be rebuilt on end-user s PC, now even under DOS

version 5.2.0.201b - posted on Oct 06, 2003

  • ZipGenius is unchanged (v5.2.0.201)
    New Cutter 3.2 included (replaces Cutter 3.1 which was shipped within previous releases).

version 5.2.0.201 - posted on Sep 20, 2003

  • Bugs fixed
    New MultiOpen feature: ZipGenius now uses tabs to identify all open archives and you can copy files from an archive to one or all open ZIP files
    Added the chance to preview files in a built-in Hex Viewer (which doesn t allow to modify files, however)
    Now users can choose up to 5 custom path to be listed in "Backup" menu, in order to have further backup chances
    WPA Backup feature has been removed
    ZipGenius checks if current language file is the correct version for current ZG release
    if not, it automatically switch back to english until user will download the newer language pack.

version 5.1.0.108 - posted on Jul 27, 2003

  • FTPGenius 2003
    Bugs fixed
    New sidebar is skinnable and faster

version 5.0.1.428c - posted on Jul 06, 2003

  • The C release contains a very important patch which is available also for previous version of ZipGenius 5 at
    http://www.zipgenius.it/zg5/upd/zgpatch.exe.
    Without this patch, uninstalling ZG5 may lead
    in some cases
    to data loss in disk C:

version 5.0.1.428b - posted on Jun 20, 2003

  • ZG.exe has been replaced with the patched one, which fixes the temporary folder problem (temp folder deleted at Windows Startup, but not recreated).
    ZGAlbum.exe used to save JPG pictures has .BMP files but with .JPG extension: many graphic programs didn t recognize them
    also, after an image was saved, ZGAlbum stopped working.

version 5.0.1.428 - posted on May 22, 2003

  • New major version:
    added support to CD-ROM images in .ISO, .NRG and .CMI format.
    Added support to .7z archive format.
    New CryptoZip 2.1 encryption module: you can produce even self-locking or self-erasing encrypted archives.