Alpha ZIP   
http://www.alphazip.com

Zip files finally made easy. Alpha ZIP is the easiest way to handle zip files and other compressed formats, offering a range of new features and a unique level of integration with Windows. No more grappling with complicated ZIP software! Make handling ZIP files quick and easy. AlphaZip also supports most other compressed formats, including 7-zip. With its' unique Windows integration, AlphaZip lets you do more in less time! Working with archives has never been easier! All archive operations are only one right-click away, and you won't need any additional software to open or create a certain type of archive. Alpha ZIP also offers suport for most other popular archive formats. Amd there's no need to pay extra for advanced features such as Self Extracting Archives or Compress and Email. Everything you need is included. Alpha ZIP lets you work like an expert, with NO extra costs, and NO extra time spent on learning how to use these advanced features. In version 102, we have made handling ZIP files even easier than before. Downloading ZIP files and running setups included in those zip files is now a streamlined process. The Self Extracting Files made with Alpha ZIPhelp you make a great impression.

Backup4all   
http://www.novapdf.com

Backup4all is an award-winning backup software for Windows. Backup4all protects your valuable data from partial or total loss by automating backup tasks, password protecting and compressing it to save storage space. Using Backup4all you can easily backup to any local or network drive, backup to FTP (with support for SSL encryption, proxy server, passive mode), backup to CD/DVD, or other removable media (such as USB drives). Backup4all can backup open/locked files and it can perform full, differential, incremental and mirror backups. When defining a backup you can also set file filters and schedule the backup for automatic execution. Once a backup is performed, you can see what files have been changed since the last backup or you can read the statistics about the next backup execution. You can use the context menu from the tree to run standard actions associated with the file type. There is also the option to run predefined backups, such as My Documents, My Pictures or Outlook Express emails and settings. Backup4all has ZIP64 support (can create backups over 2 GB) and creates standard zip files, meaning that you can access it with any zip compatible utility. Backup4all also allows you to encrypt your backup using AES Encryption (128/192/256-bit). This backup software keeps track of file versions. You can easily restore any version of files or a whole folder. You can filter files to be restored. Backup4all tests the backup files automatically to ensure the backup is safe and correctly executed (uses CRC32). You can also enable email notifications to receive an email in case of success/error/warning. Backup4all works with any drive letter, including mapped network drives and UNC paths. It comes with its own built-in CD/DVD burning support. However, if you prefer, you can use UDF format. Backup4all runs on 95/98/Me/NT/2000/2003/XP and offers multi language support (over 17 language packs available). Get the latest version from http://www.backup4all.com

ByteShift File Encryption & Compression   
http://www.byteshift.co.uk

ByteShift lets you easily encrypt and compress confidential files for secure storage or transfer over insecure networks, such as via email attachments or instant messenger. ByteShift removes the need to use multiple programs to encrypt, compress and email your files by combining all three into an easy to use menu which appears when you right-click on any file. ByteShift works right out-of-the-box. Free 10-day Trial download.

ByteShift File Encryption & Compression   
http://www.byteshift.co.uk

ByteShift lets you easily encrypt and compress confidential files for secure storage or transfer over insecure networks, such as via email attachments or instant messenger. ByteShift removes the need to use multiple programs to encrypt, compress and email your files by combining all three into an easy to use menu which appears when you right-click on any file. ByteShift works right out-of-the-box. Free 10-day Trial download.

Handy Backup   
http://www.novosoft-usa.com

Backup to DVD, CD/R/-RW, FTP, USB, Flash or LAN with Zip64 on-the-fly compression, strong 128-bit encryption and a flexible backup scheduler under Windows 9x/ME/NT 4.x/2000/XP with an easy to use yet powerful backup program. Can also backup ICQ files, Outlook and Outlook Express files, Registry and My Documents, Favorites and Desktop folders. An extensive backup solution with a great deal of useful features will protect your valuable data. It makes an automatic backup of your critical data virtually to any type of storage media: hard or network drive, DVD, CD-R/W, flash drive, to or from FTP or LAN. Special plugins are provided to facilitate the backup of ICQ, system registry, MS Outlook data and Windows settings: Favourites, Desktop, Nethood, etc. Strong file encryption and multichoice zip compression on the fly as well as many other useful features will protect your valuable data. All backup activities are notified into a log file. Detailed online help is available.