7-Zip w/ Shell Integration/Associations Support

Here's a 7-Zip PAF that I just finished. It was compiled using a modified version of the PA.c Launcher that I've been developing.

This is the latest stable build v16.04 with both 32-bit and 64-bit variants included.

Some Features Include:

• Better language handling.
• Associations are supported and easily customizable. To add your own file associations, open the 7-ZipPortable.ini file. Under [Associations] add any extensions you wish to support. For example:

[Associations]
1=7z
2=001
3=rar
4=zip

For a list of all supported filetypes, open AppInfo.ini and review the [Associations]Filetypes key.

Note: - Adding a lot of extensions can and will effect launch time. - Windows XP tends to cache icon resources which are inevitably visible even after exiting 7-Zip. - Windows 8 can be problematic and may require unlocking for some filetypes—i.e. when double-clicking on a supported file format and Windows asks you to select 7-Zip from a list. This is because Windows 8 has an implementation of a hash ID for associations. - Do not associate through 7-Zip! This will leave trash in the registry when you exit the program.

• SendTo is also available for any filetypes that aren't associated but are supported for use with 7-Zip.
• Added ability to use shell extension/context menu features. See user configuration file to enable. Do not enable this feature through 7-Zip!
• The user configuration file includes the following optional settings:

[7-ZipPortable]
AdditionalParameters=
ShellExtension=true
RunLocally=false
USBDevice=false
Banner=false

• AdditionalParameters: Pass additional command-line switches.
• ShellExtension: (true, false, auto) Enable/disable Shell Extension/Context Menu features. Requires administrative rights.
• RunLocally: (true/false) Application is copied to and executed from %TEMP% directory.
• USBDevice: (true/false) Enable to prevent ejection/unplugging problems with removable devices. When ShellExtension is enabled, Windows Explorer tends to lock application's DLL(s). If enabled, PAF will ensure DLL(s) are unlocked.
• Banner: (true/false) Enable/disable initialization banner.

For additional information refer to the ReadMe file on the GitHub project page.

GitHub Project Page

Download 7-Zip Portable v16.04 Revision 3 from GitHub Releases (2.61 MB)

• MD5: 1B9A44C355F250209449D652F46C3895
• CRC32: BBD32745

New Updates/Features in Revision 3

• Updated the installer code to support giving the user the ability to choose which version of 7-Zip they'd like to install; 32-bit, 64-bit, and/or both variants.
• Gave the user the option to turn on/off support for file associations in the optional user configuration file.