FathZIP is a high-performance data compression COM component for Windows developers that provides the capability to create and manipulate industry-standard zip files. It is fully compliant with COM/ActiveX control and can be used in any ActiveX/COM Windows development tools such as Visual Basic, MS Access, MS Visual C++, ASP, and Windows scripting.

The FathZIP component is easy to use and requires minimal technical expertise. It includes simple methods that enable developers to get information about files in an archive, create ZIP archives, compress, extract or remove files from them, make self-extracting archives, read/write archives that span multiple disks, or compress data from/to memory. Additionally, FathZIP supports optional file encryption for added security.

The FathZIP component is an improved version of the company's previous product, ActiveZip. It features disk spanning, self-extractor module with Windows GUI, COM interface, and bigger-than-2GB archive support. FathZIP 5.0 now supports the Zip64 file format for files of unlimited size and AES state-of-the-art encryption.

The component also includes a visual basic example, which demonstrates how to create a zip file and extract files from it. The example is easy to follow and makes it simple for developers to implement the component in their own projects.

In conclusion, FathZIP is a powerful and efficient data compression component that provides developers with the capability to create and manipulate industry-standard zip files. It is easy to use, fully compliant with COM/ActiveX control, and includes a variety of features such as disk spanning, self-extractor module, and file encryption. The component is a must-have for any developer working with zip files in their projects.