Vertisoft Zip-IT Ships January 1; Powerful New Utility For Windows 95 & Windows 3.X Eliminates File Compression Drudgery.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 26, 1995--Vertisoft Systems Inc., the recognized innovator in utilities software, has begun shipments of Vertisoft Zip-IT, the easiest way to zip and unzip files in Windows 95, Windows 3.X and Windows NT. Many files can be reduced in size by as much as 98 percent -- a big savings in hard drive space or upload/download time.

"Anyone who uses online services or the Internet knows that file compression is an absolute necessity," says Elliott Lowe, vice president/marketing at Vertisoft Systems Inc. "Until now, however, file compression was anything but simple. Vertisoft Zip-IT changes that. Zip-IT represents a tremendous advance in the ease-of-use for file compression utilities. There's nothing like it available anywhere else."

Vertisoft Zip-IT will be on store shelves nationwide about January 1, 1996, and is expected to retail for $39.95. In a special promotion during January, February and March, 1996, users who purchase Vertisoft's Remove-IT 95 at retail (expected street price: $39.95) can purchase Zip-IT for half-price.

ABOUT VERTISOFT ZIP-IT

Vertisoft Zip-IT makes managing compressed files simple. No other file compression utility is as comprehensive and easy-to-use. Zip-IT automatically adds itself to the Windows 95 Explorer and the Windows 3.X File Manager interface, so file compression, viewing or extraction is a simple point-and-click operation.

Vertisoft Zip-IT lets users view files within any archive without having to extract them. For the first time, users can view, edit or even run files that are still zipped. "Users familiar with old-fashioned DOS-based compression utilities are amazed when they see Zip-IT," Mr. Lowe adds. "Everything is a simple point-and-click operation.

"You can work with multiple ZIP files at the same time. If you want to get a single file out of an entire ZIP archive, just point-and-click on the file you want. And if you need to work with extra-large files, just use Zip-IT's Span Disk feature to automatically back up zipped archives across multiple diskettes."

Vertisoft Zip-IT gives users:

-- Simple drag-and-drop file compression.

-- Exclusive Zip-IT Plus feature to create self-extracting ZIP files that are executable under Windows and DOS -- so co-workers and friends don't need their own file compression utility.

-- 100% compatibility with the PKZIP standard, so users can unzip files with PKZIP or Zip-IT, regardless of which application was used to zip them.

-- View, edit and run zipped files from within Vertisoft Zip-IT. Zip-IT includes a built-in viewer or allows access to Windows 95's QuickView.

-- Point-and-click file unzipping.

-- Integration with the Windows 3.X File Manager or Windows 95 Explorer.

-- A built-in Search feature to help locate files inside the ZIP files on your hard drive in a flash.

-- Zip Options menu to let users customize the way files are archived.

About Vertisoft Systems Inc.

Founded in 1988, Vertisoft is a leading developer and marketer of PC utility software. Other popular titles from Vertisoft Systems Inc. include Remove-IT 2 (the No. 1 rated intelligent storage management utility and uninstaller), Remove-IT 95 (the most comprehensive removal system available to safely and accurately remove any 32-bit or 16-bit application), and Name-IT (the seamless way to use long filenames in Windows 3.X applications running under Windows 95). Vertisoft has licensed technology to Microsoft for use in its operating systems, used by millions worldwide.

Vertisoft is one of the few utility software companies to offer consumers a no-questions-asked satisfaction guarantee on its products. Users who are unhappy for any reason can return products within 30 days for a prompt refund.

For more information about Vertisoft Zip-IT or any other product from Vertisoft, contact Vertisoft Systems Inc., Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3470, San Francisco, CA 94111, 800/466-5875, fax: [phone], E-mail: ([e-mail]), CompuServe (GO VERTISOFT), America Online (Keyword: Vertisoft) or Internet (http://www.vertisoftsys.com). -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: For evaluation samples, photos or screen shots, reviewer's guides or additional information about Zip-IT or any other product from Vertisoft Systems Inc., please call Fred Holland at 214/669-3456; CompuServe: 74240,321; MCI: 387-7364; AOL: HMPR; INTERNET: [e-mail].)

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Elliott Lowe, 415/956-5999