Self Extracting Zip

[Euro-commuter]

Thanks Moscow.

[Moscow Mule]

Could you explain this in a little more detail? I buy the add-on. I stick it on my PC. I zip an Excel spreadsheet and create a self-extracting file.

I send that file to somebody else, who doesn't even have Winzip on his PC, never mind any add-ons. He double-clicks on the file I sent him, and in a single leap it is extracted and opened in Excel.

That's how I understand the requirement. Is that what you're saying the add-on does?

That is how the Winzip self extractor works, yes. You have to specify if a file will be opened on extraction. Loads of shareware uses this process.

and opened in Excel.

If that is your computers default for .xls files, yes.

AFAIR it's free too.

[Let-Me-In]

Could you explain this in a little more detail? I buy the add-on. I stick it on my PC. I zip an Excel spreadsheet and create a self-extracting file.

I send that file to somebody else, who doesn't even have Winzip on his PC, never mind any add-ons. He double-clicks on the file I sent him, and in a single leap it ie extracted and opened in Excel.

That's how I understand the requirement. Is that what you're saying the add-on does?

The add on will create the self extracting exe and it should also do the first part IIRC...I used it a long time ago in Winzip 5 or thereabouts...

[Euro-commuter]

Yes, my point is that if Winzip can run the file after it is opened, then the add on will create the self extractor. That should meet both of his reqs...

Oh yes, your excused!!

Could you explain this in a little more detail? I buy the add-on. I stick it on my PC. I zip an Excel spreadsheet and create a self-extracting file.

I send that file to somebody else, who doesn't even have Winzip on his PC, never mind any add-ons. He double-clicks on the file I sent him, and in a single leap it is extracted and opened in Excel.

That's how I understand the requirement. Is that what you're saying the add-on does?

[Let-Me-In]

Excuse me, but have you noted the requirement? That double-clicking on the zip file should not only extract it but also open the extracted file.

It is a good question. Wish I had a good answer

Yes, my point is that if Winzip can run the file after it is opened, then the add on will create the self extractor. That should meet both of his reqs...

Oh yes, your excused!!

[Euro-commuter]

There is a self extraction add on for Winzip...

Excuse me, but have you noted the requirement? That double-clicking on the zip file should not only extract it but also open the extracted file.

It is a good question. Wish I had a good answer

[Let-Me-In]

There is a self extraction add on for Winzip...

[scooterscot]

you both using NTFS file systems? Then use 'compact /c'

[Cowboy Bob]

If anyone actually opens said file after being told what it does, then they deserve every virus they get...

[Kyajae]

Does anyone know if it's possible to create a Self Extracting Zip/Exe so that when the user double clicks the file, it expands and opens the application it is dealt for.

I have a large Excel file and I have created an Exe/Zip but I have to click twice to get the file. I want the user to dbl click and for the file to open in Excel.

Any ideas?

Google it. Most ZIP software will have a facility to create a self extracting .exe .file - some are free some are shareware with a price tag.

The thing to remember if if you're Zipping to compress to a file to be sent via email, all ISPs and companys will kill .exe attachements including S/E zip .exe's so reaame the extension to .txt.

HTH

[sli_gryn]

i don't know about xls documents, but you can get winzip to auto execute a file after extracting... (see the "install" help) i'm not sure how this is going to work on things like xls documents though...

[Euro-commuter]

Does anyone know if it's possible to create a Self Extracting Zip/Exe so that when the user double clicks the file, it expands and opens the application it is dealt for.

I have a large Excel file and I have created an Exe/Zip but I have to click twice to get the file. I want the user to dbl click and for the file to open in Excel.

Any ideas?

Ah, you want DoubleSpace. Upgrade to DOS 6.

[Ardesco]

Any ideas?

Don't zip it

HTH

[MarillionFan]

Does anyone know if it's possible to create a Self Extracting Zip/Exe so that when the user double clicks the file, it expands and opens the application it is dealt for.

I have a large Excel file and I have created an Exe/Zip but I have to click twice to get the file. I want the user to dbl click and for the file to open in Excel.

Any ideas?