Hello,
Has anyone else got Winzip for Mac 8, and since the upgrade to BigSur it has stopped working!?
I want to check if its just me that double clicks on a zip file and it no longer opens (infact winzip does nothing other than appear on the menu bar).
Thanks.
P.
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
And. I’ve paid for a product to work.
Doesn't seem like you are getting your money's worth. And, you apparently need a workaround to continue your operations.
Because to you it might be easy. To me it’s not.
It could be easy. You seem capable of typing out complete sentences. That's all you have to do in the Terminal.
zip -er MyZipArchive.zip
Then, drag in the files/folders you want included in the archive. Hit return and it will ask for a password.
If you are using iCloud Drive, make sure the files are downloaded, otherwise it will be skipped.
The archive will be created at the current working directory which defaults to your home folder.
You could either cd to change directory or use the path to the desired location, like:
zip -er ~/Desktop/MyZipArchive.zip
Same issue, contacted WinZip support. They are telling WinZip for Mac is NOT compatible with Big Sur and there enginers have to rewrite the software. No telling how long it will take. Does anyone know of an alternate software and if so what is it called.
For the record, any file with the .zip extension defaults to open with the Builtin Apple Application. If you want to change the Default to Winzip - Right click a zip file and look for More Information which will open another pop-up. Now look in there for file association which is defaulted to builtin App app. Change it to Winzip as the Default and always will open in Winzip. Now, open Winzip >> Preferences and look for File Types. Associate Winzip as default for ZIP files.
All a matter of preference what will open zip , zipx etc.
You may want to contact WinZip support if you haven't already.
https://support.winzip.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=729707
i did, no reply
Why not just use zip in the command line. You might be able to roll it up in an Automator Quick Action.
Because to you it might be easy. To me it’s not. And. I’ve paid for a product to work.
Having the same issue my self and I am DESPERATE. now what?
Had same problem. Tried to get winzip customer support to help - instead of a work-around or any news on when it would be compatible, all they offered was a refund (which I took).
The Unarchiver in the App Store may suit your needs and runs in Big Sur.
I’ve been using macpar delux and ez7z.
Thanks for your reply
If purchased via the Apple Apps Store, there has been an update post Big Sur release Version 8.0.5152
You are correct. WinZip doesn't appear to work with Big Sur. I right clicked on the Zip file > Open with... > Archive Utility. Worked fine.
Winzip for mac 8 (BigSur)
