What+are+zipped+files?


 * What are zipped files? **



A zip file is basically a “package” of one or more compressed files. If you download a lot of software, you will come across these all the time.

They are not difficult to work with. You will need an “unzipping” program in order to access them, something like Winzip or Winrar are both good choices, or Jzip etc..

Once unzipped, you simply run the install program (if there is one) In fact, Winzip will automatically run the installation program for you if it finds one!

You can download Winzip from:

[|http://www.winzip.com]

You can get Winrar here:

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It is a shareware program, so if you use it you should pay for it. It does not have an expiration though, so you can “evaluate” it for as long as you like.

If you have Windows XP or Vista, you do not need a program, just double click a zipped file to open it.

A menu will appear from which you can save individual files to your computer. Just click & drag or copy the file you want and drop it in the desired location. It’s that easy!

Also, in the left-hand column there is a link to “Extract all files”. This will open a wizard to guide you through the extraction process. You can choose where you want the files to go, etc.