unFIR

So, unFIR is a pretty handy tool when it comes to managing archives. Besides helping you compress large files to save some disk space, it also keeps your stuff secure. You see, malicious content can’t sneak into those archived files. They come in different formats and usually don't need anything special for extraction. But here's the catch: some archive types might really benefit from what unFIR can do.

Easy to Use

One of the best things about unFIR is that you don’t even need to install it! That means you can stick it on a USB flash drive and use it on any computer without worrying about messing up anything on that machine since it doesn’t mess with the registry.

Working with FIR Files

Now, keep in mind that while unFIR is great for extracting archives, it only works with files made by its buddy program, FIR. The archives created by FIR aren’t your typical ones; they compress everything under picture extensions. If you try to extract something else, well... it's just not going to work out. So make sure you have both programs if you want the full experience!

How It Works

You also need to know where your target archive file is located because unFIR can't read paths like other programs do. You'll have to type in the name and extension directly—no fancy browse dialog here!

More Features

But wait, there’s more! Besides just extracting files, you can list all the items inside an archive. This helps you check if what you're looking for is actually there. You’ll also find a description of each item and a password field if your archive is locked up tight.

Saving Descriptions and File Integrity

If you need descriptions saved somewhere, you can copy them to your clipboard or save them as a file too! While there's a CRC checksum report available for checking file integrity, there isn’t really a comparison option. One cool feature allows unFIR to always overwrite existing files or ignore specific paths when saving.

The Bottom Line

In short, unFIR has good intentions but let’s be real—you probably found out about this tool because of FIR. Unfortunately, these two need each other since they don’t support regular archive types on their own. This could make things a bit tricky depending on what you're trying to do!