What's a WinZip or "zipped" file? Basically, it's similar to a file folder with compressed or "squeezed" files in it. It's most often used for saving space, for storing files together that need to be stored together, and for putting several files together for sending to other people with email or on web pages. Since web space can be expensive, most people who offer files for downloading will store their files inside a WinZip file. If you have a file name that ends with ".zip"--you have a WinZip file. WinZip will also open compressed or "squeezed" files in different formats. Instructions for doing that are included on the first link below, opening a zip file. I've created a few pages to help you use WinZip: 1. How to open a WinZip file and get (or "extract") the individual files from it (Classic Mode) 2. How to create your own WinZip file to store files together or send files to someone else (Classic Mode) 3. How to use the WinZip Wizard I am not affiliated with the company that produces WinZip in any way...but if you need a copy of WinZip, you can get an evaluation copy of the software from their corporate web site at: |
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What's a WinZip or "zipped" file? Basically, it's similar to a file folder with compressed or "squeezed" files in it. It's most often used for saving space, for storing files together that need to be stored together, and for putting several files together for sending to other people with email or on web pages. Since web space can be expensive, most people who offer files for downloading will store their files inside a WinZip file. If you have a file name that ends with ".zip"--you have a WinZip file. WinZip will also open compressed or "squeezed" files in different formats. Instructions for doing that are included on the first link below, opening a zip file. I've created a few pages to help you use WinZip: 1. How to open a WinZip file and get (or "extract") the individual files from it (Classic Mode) 2. How to create your own WinZip file to store files together or send files to someone else (Classic Mode) 3. How to use the WinZip Wizard I am not affiliated with the company that produces WinZip in any way...but if you need a copy of WinZip, you can get an evaluation copy of the software from their corporate web site at: |
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November 21, 2002
