PowerZip

File compression and decompression tool

PowerZip allows the users to compress and decompress files. It also provides the users archive creation, encryption and decryption facilities. To run the application, simply execute the run.bat file on windows or execute the NSNZ.java(having main method) using jdk 1.4 or above.

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE PROJECT IN BRIEF

1. CREATING ZIP FILE:

   User is provided with the facility of creating new ZIP archive files.

2. EXTRACTING FILES:

   It can decompress the file and place it in the folder of user’s choice.User can restore the whole folder and retain the structure of the any sub folders.

3. ADDING FILES TO AN EXISTING ZIP ARCHIVE:

   User can add files to an existing archive he has opened or to a new archive he has created.

4. REMOVING FILES FROM AN EXISTING ZIP ARCHIVE:

   It can remove selected files from within an existing archive.

5. MOVING AN ARCHIVE FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER:

   It provides a mechanism to manage archives on the computer. It provides an easy interface that requires selection of the archive to be moved and the location to where it should be moved.

6. COPYING,RENAMING AND DELTING ARCHIVES:

   It provides the facilities of copying,renaming and deleting archives.

7. ENCRYPTING AND DECRYPTING FILES:

   This feature provide the facility of encrypting or decrypting a zip file to store it on the network or store it safely.

8. CHANGING SKIN:

   This feature provides the option of changing the look and feel of the utility.

Software Requirements:-

	Platform                 Windows98 or above
	Programming Language     Java SDK 1.4 or above

Hardware Requirements:-

	Processor                 486 machine or above
	RAM                       64 MB or above
	Hard Disk Drive           2GB or More