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WinZip: Easy to Use, Great for Sending Log Files, Encrypting PHI, and Small Backups or Archives
March 19, 2024

WinZip: Easy to Use, Great for Sending Log Files, Encrypting PHI, and Small Backups or Archives

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • WinZip PDF Pro

Overall Satisfaction with WinZip

WinZip is used for transferring log files for server issues to the vendor and project files for research projects to collaborators. It is also great for backing up files and folders for individuals or projects to keep disk size to a reasonable size.
  • It takes extremely large files and makes them small enough to send via email.
  • The encryption allows the projects to send PHI data and stay in HIPPA compliance.
  • It is easy to use so no training is required for users.
  • When the dashboard comes up, it is not always intuitive as to the location of where files are going when unzipping; you have to click on the file to have the dialog come up.
  • Password-protection usage is complex.
  • Fewer icons as the number of them can be confusing.
  • Easy to use
  • Encryption
  • Easy to install
  • Positive ROI as it is easy to use for users
  • Positive as it is easy to install
  • Positive as its encryption is essential for HIPAA
  • Negative for large disk size and large number of files
WinZip is More comprehensive and is easier to use and install. Also, it has a more robust update cycle for the product making sure to have the latest security fixes.

Do you think WinZip delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with WinZip's feature set?

Yes

Did WinZip live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of WinZip go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy WinZip again?

Yes

Great for sending large log files to vendors or multiple log files. Encryption is great for securing files that have PHI or PII information. if you want to encrypt files, password-protect archives, use different compression algorithms or work with other popular compressed formats, like .RAR or 7-Zip, WinZip is definitely for you. Also, it is a great backup solution for individuals or projects to keep used space to a reasonable size and protected by encryption and/or passwords. I would not use it for large backups. You are better off with backup software meant for that usage in that case.

Using WinZip

Easy to install, easy to use not training required
ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Technical support not required
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
Familiar
None
  • Zipping of files
  • Installation
  • Unzipping files
  • Just location for where files are going until you learn just to tape the zip file then it gives you choices.
Yes, but I don't use it