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

Active Backup Expert Pro   
http://www.orionsoftlab.com

A full-featured backup tool creates automated zip- or cab-format backups of local and network files on hard disks, CDs and other removable devices, local network or FTP site. A Wizard guides you through the steps of the backup-set creation: selecting the folders and filters for included and excluded files, specifying the storage folder and setting to schedule. Once you have configured your backup-sets, the ABE will create the unlimited number of backups at timed moments. Though you can use a shortcut or a hotkey to launch a backup anytime you wish. Use Incremental or Differential mode to back up only new and changed files. You can easily restore the files from any backup, view or edit their content. The export and import features are useful to synchronize the folders on two or more PCs and to span large backups across multiple discs. Other features include selecting files by date, size and attributes, Blowfish backup encryption, creating self-extracting backups, the support for the Command-line and ActiveX automation. The ample documentation is available. The ABE Pro creates the unattended backups by using the Active Task Manager included into the installation package. This automation utility can work as a stand-alone application to help you to schedule other tasks. Though, you can use the MS Task Scheduler to automate your backups as well.

Active Backup Expert   
http://www.orionsoftlab.com

An easily mastered tool maintains backups of files in zip or cab format on hard and removable disks (CD, Zip drives etc.), in a LAN or WAN. A Wizard guides you through the steps of the backup-set creation: supplying the paths and filters for the included and excluded files, specifying the storage folder and compressing ratio, selecting the incremental or differential backup method. Enabling file inclusion on the date-time basis, you will back up the new and changed files only. Having configured the backup-set only once, you are free to create as many backup copies as you wish. Just press the Backup button or click the shortcut on the Desktop. The Command-line support provides you with the ability to get unattended backups by using your favorite Automation utility. Once the backup is created, you can easily restore the files stored within it, view or edit their content. The import/export features are useful to synchronize the folders on different PCs and to span the large backups across the multiple disks. Other features include creating self-extracting .zip files and the support for ActiveX automation. The ample documentation is also available.

bxAutoZip for Outlook   
http://www.baxbex.com

bxAutoZip is a dedicated Add-In utility for Microsoft Outlook which automatically and independently compresses any files attached to an e-mail message. Thanks to the seamless integration into Outlook, not one single extra step is required to zip the files.