How to zip and unzip a file
To zip a folder or file do the following
- Open Windows Explorer (link will open in a different window)
- Do one of the following
- Right-click the folder you want to zip
- Highlight all the files you want zipped
- Right-click the highlighted files
- Click Send To
- Click Compressed (Zipped) folder
To unzip a folder or file do the following (Instructions are for Windows Vista)
- Double-click on the zip file
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- Click Extract All
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- If the default location is not where you want the files, Click on Browse
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- Choose the location that you want the files to be extracted (such as the floppy drive, Flash drive or another location on the hard drive)
- Click Extract
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Windows XP may be a little different but should be similar enough to follow