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you will encounter a Zip file. A Zip file is simply an

"archive" of one or more files compressed into one file for

easy distribution.

Zip files are used to compress and transport file archives

over the Internet. It is the preferred method used for

electronic file distribution, as rather than downloading

several different files, you can simply download one Zip

file. In addition, the download time will be minimized, as

the files within the Zip archive are compressed.

Once a Zip file is downloaded, it can be easily opened and

extracted (unzipped) with a Zip/Unzip software program.

Although there are many Zip software programs available on

the Internet, WinZip is the most popular. WinZip makes

working with file archives simple. It features an easy

point-and-click, drag-and-drop interface for viewing,

extracting, adding, deleting and testing archived files.

You can download a fully functional evaluation version here:

Extracting Zip Files

Extracting a Zip file with WinZip can be accomplished in a

number of ways. Here are a few methods to get you started:

Right Click - To extract your files using the right click

method, locate the file you would like to extract and place

your mouse pointer over the file. Right click on your mouse

to launch the menu. Select "Extract to" and select the

folder in which you'd like to place your files.

WinZip Wizard - To extract your files with the wizard,

locate the file you would like to extract and double click

the file. This will load your file within WinZip. Click on

the "Wizard" button located at the top of your screen to use

the wizard. Follow the step by step instructions.

WinZip Interface - To extract your files within WinZip, your

first step will be to open the WinZip program. Once opened,

click on the "Open" button at the top of your screen to

locate and open your Zip file. Once your file is open, click

on the "Extract" button at the top of your screen and select

the folder in which you'd like to place your files.

Creating Zip Files

Creating a Zip file with WinZip can be accomplished in a

number of ways. Here are a few methods to get you started.

Right Click - To create a Zip file using the right click

method, locate the file or folder you would like to place

within your Zip file and place your mouse pointer over the

file. Right click on your mouse to launch the menu. Select

"Add to Zip" to launch the WinZip program. Click on "New" to

create a new Zip file, or on "Open" to add the file to an

existing Zip file.

WinZip Wizard - To create a Zip file with the wizard, your

first step will be to load the WinZip program. Once loaded,

click on the "Wizard" button located at the top of your

screen to use the wizard. Follow the step by step

instructions to create your Zip file.

WinZip Interface - To create a Zip file using WinZip, your

first step will be to open the WinZip program. Once opened,

click on the "New" button at the top of your screen to

launch the "New Archive" window. Select the folder in which

you'd like to place your Zip file, type in a name for your

file and click on the "OK" button. Your new Zip file has

been created. You can now add files by clicking on the "Add"

button at the top of the screen.

Although there are other methods you can use when working

with WinZip, the above methods will provide you with a basic

guideline.

Zip files provide Internet users with the ability to easily

compress and transfer files in an organized fashion. Use

them to your fullest advantage.