>Hello,
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>I am looking for a way to programmatically zip/unzip files from a VFP app. Preferably, it would be freeware and require no registry alteration (most users have no such rights).
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>Is there a dll or such that could simply be deployed in the app folder?
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>Thanks,
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>Henry
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>P.S. Other than having a proprietary format, is TZIP a good option?

I've use XZIP from www.xtandard.com. It does have to be in the registry, but that can be a one-shot deal. It is freeware.