Virtual Serial Port Driver is a commercial serial port emulator developed by Electronic Team. It is a professional-grade utility that creates pairs of virtual COM ports that can be connected with a virtual null modem. The virtual port pairs provide a communication bridge enabling data transmitted from an app at one end of the pair to be received immediately at the other end. This null modem emulator is a feature-rich solution to the problems caused by the lack of physical serial interfaces on modern computers.
This specific version introduced several efficiency and security upgrades:
When to use it (recommended scenarios)
: Official MSI files for version 17.5 are sometimes available through the WinZip Legacy Download Page for users with perpetual licenses. Overview - WinZip Knowledge Base
: Includes tools to view, rotate, and resize photos directly within the application without needing external editors.
The installer is typically compact (approx. 50–60 MB depending on the bundled modules).
WinZip Pro 17.5 functions as a multi-tool for basic office tasks. Instead of relying on separate software utilities, users can convert Microsoft Office documents into PDFs directly during the zipping process. It also features automatic image resizing, allowing you to downscale high-resolution photos into web-friendly sizes perfect for email attachments. 5. MultiLanguage Support
: Requires a 1GHz processor, at least 1GB of RAM (2GB recommended for 64-bit), and approximately 235MB of disk space. Version Lifecycle and Availability
This minimized local disk usage and streamlined workflows for sharing large assets over the internet. Enterprise-Grade Security
: 512 MB minimum (1 GB or higher recommended for large archives). Disk Space : Approximately 100 MB for installation files. Final Verdict
While the standard edition covers basic zipping and unzipping, the Pro version unlocks automated data protection utilities: WinZip Standard WinZip Pro 17.5 AES 256-bit Encryption Direct Cloud Backup Automated Job Wizard FTP Upload Integration Diagnostic File Preview Automated Job Wizard
: Features a refined UI with icons that remained consistent across all toolbars for better usability. Security & Encryption : Offers banking-level AES encryption
Also note: WinZip 17.5 is quite old (released around 2013–2014) and may have known security vulnerabilities. For current systems, it’s generally recommended to use the latest version from the official WinZip website or use built-in OS compression tools (or free alternatives like 7-Zip or PeaZip).
Photos could be resized and stamped with custom watermarks instantly, protecting intellectual property before sharing.
WinZip 17.5 creates files and can extract from nearly all popular archive formats, including: RAR , 7Z , BZ2, CAB, JAR, IMG, and ISO. System Notes
Resizes high-resolution images down to web-friendly dimensions without altering the original files. The Pro Edition Advantage
Beyond simple compression, WinZip Pro 17.5 included several specialized utilities: PDF Conversion:
The Pro Job Wizard allows users to automate repetitive backup workflows. You can configure WinZip to pull data from specific folders, compress it with a timestamped filename, encrypt it, and upload it to an external FTP server or cloud folder completely unattended. MultiLanguage and Global Deployment
Includes a built-in image viewer that allows users to view, rotate, and resize photos directly within a Zip file without needing to extract them first.
This specific version introduced several efficiency and security upgrades:
When to use it (recommended scenarios)
: Official MSI files for version 17.5 are sometimes available through the WinZip Legacy Download Page for users with perpetual licenses. Overview - WinZip Knowledge Base
: Includes tools to view, rotate, and resize photos directly within the application without needing external editors.
The installer is typically compact (approx. 50–60 MB depending on the bundled modules). 50–60 MB depending on the bundled modules)
WinZip Pro 17.5 functions as a multi-tool for basic office tasks. Instead of relying on separate software utilities, users can convert Microsoft Office documents into PDFs directly during the zipping process. It also features automatic image resizing, allowing you to downscale high-resolution photos into web-friendly sizes perfect for email attachments. 5. MultiLanguage Support
: Requires a 1GHz processor, at least 1GB of RAM (2GB recommended for 64-bit), and approximately 235MB of disk space. Version Lifecycle and Availability
This minimized local disk usage and streamlined workflows for sharing large assets over the internet. Enterprise-Grade Security
: 512 MB minimum (1 GB or higher recommended for large archives). Disk Space : Approximately 100 MB for installation files. Final Verdict It also features automatic image resizing, allowing you
While the standard edition covers basic zipping and unzipping, the Pro version unlocks automated data protection utilities: WinZip Standard WinZip Pro 17.5 AES 256-bit Encryption Direct Cloud Backup Automated Job Wizard FTP Upload Integration Diagnostic File Preview Automated Job Wizard
: Features a refined UI with icons that remained consistent across all toolbars for better usability. Security & Encryption : Offers banking-level AES encryption
Also note: WinZip 17.5 is quite old (released around 2013–2014) and may have known security vulnerabilities. For current systems, it’s generally recommended to use the latest version from the official WinZip website or use built-in OS compression tools (or free alternatives like 7-Zip or PeaZip).
Photos could be resized and stamped with custom watermarks instantly, protecting intellectual property before sharing. compress it with a timestamped filename
WinZip 17.5 creates files and can extract from nearly all popular archive formats, including: RAR , 7Z , BZ2, CAB, JAR, IMG, and ISO. System Notes
Resizes high-resolution images down to web-friendly dimensions without altering the original files. The Pro Edition Advantage
Beyond simple compression, WinZip Pro 17.5 included several specialized utilities: PDF Conversion:
The Pro Job Wizard allows users to automate repetitive backup workflows. You can configure WinZip to pull data from specific folders, compress it with a timestamped filename, encrypt it, and upload it to an external FTP server or cloud folder completely unattended. MultiLanguage and Global Deployment
Includes a built-in image viewer that allows users to view, rotate, and resize photos directly within a Zip file without needing to extract them first.