Portable Alternate Archiver Review
Portable Alternate Archiver is a powerful application that lets you organize files, shred old ones and even synchronize folders, all within a single tool. Moreover, it is quite compact and can be used on PCs with restrictive software policies (like the ones at work). The app's main function is to 'archive' or reorganize files into different folders based on their date. This can be done in batch and can include different criteria such as hour, minute or even year. Additionally, the app allows you to rename files in bulk and send them via email, as well as to clean your disk of useless data.
The app also supports a number of compression algorithms including gzip, bzip2, lzo and xz. What is more, it features support for self-extracting archives containing a.pak file (a format used by the Commodore platform) and an archive that can be read using the cxdmgr program and a CS-DOS emulator.
One of the most interesting features is integrated virus-scanning. The program uses a service called VirusTotal to analyze the archive for viruses before it is extracted. This is a particularly useful feature when it comes to archives downloaded from the internet, since this process often involves malware. Portable Alternate Archiver is easy to use, fast and has a simple interface. This makes it a great choice for users looking for a reliable application to keep their data organized and free up space on their computer.