If you're doing business on
Internet, sooner or later 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
Internet. It is
preferred method used for electronic file distribution, as rather than downloading several different files, you can simply download one Zip file. In addition,
download time will be minimized, as
files within
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
Internet, WinZip is
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: http://www.winzip.com/download.htm
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
right click method, locate
file you would like to extract and place your mouse pointer over
file. Right click on your mouse to launch
menu. Select "Extract to" and select
folder in which you'd like to place your files.
WinZip Wizard - To extract your files with
wizard, locate
file you would like to extract and double click
file. This will load your file within WinZip. Click on
"Wizard" button located at
top of your screen to use
wizard. Follow
step by step instructions.