Creates self-extracting Zip files, perfect for electronic file distribution. Recipients can use a familiar Windows interface to decompress files, and self-extracting Zip files can run a setup or installation program after decompression.
Publisher’s description
What is WinZip Self-Extractor?
WinZip Self-Extractor by WinZip Computing, S.L. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: WinZip Self-Extractor is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinZip Self-Extractor safe to download?
- The file is served by download.winzip.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
846E6AB899BCDC34B5F9AB4FC6C6D2DC3EF3007B96D1214131BCB2231E9CDAD3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.12218.0Latest | July 9, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Corel.WinZip.SelfExtractor -emsiexec /i wzipse40.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E3B8562D-C9D5-4D90-A2DF-1C66C1FDB932} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- WinZip Computing, S.L.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.0.12218.0
- Released
- July 9, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- winzip.com
- winget ID
- Corel.WinZip.SelfExtractor
- MSI product code
- {E3B8562D-C9D5-4D90-A2DF-1C66C1FDB932}
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinZip Self-Extractor free?
WinZip Self-Extractor is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is WinZip Self-Extractor safe to download?
The download comes from download.winzip.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WinZip Self-Extractor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WinZip Self-Extractor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does WinZip Self-Extractor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.