To convert an existing folder into a zipped folder, first make sure you've got an existing folder containing one or more files on your desktop. You may now close the window you have successfully created a zipped folder called csc101.zip which, in this example, contains the file MyInfo.doc Create a Zipped Folder from an Existing Folder. Drag the file(s) that you wish to add into the window (as shown below). To add files to the zipped folder, open your csc101 zip folder by double clicking it. Rename this folder to whatever you'd like, for this example we'll name it "csc101" (as shown in the second image below).
#HOW TO OPEN COMPRESSED ZIP FOLDER ZIP FILE#
Right click on the desktop, choose "New", slide your cursor over and choose the "Compressed (zipped) Folder" option as shown below.Ī new zip file icon will appear on your desktop (as shown in the first image below).
#HOW TO OPEN COMPRESSED ZIP FOLDER HOW TO#
NOTE: If you have installed an additional compression program (such as WinZip or WinRAR) on your computer, you may have to uninstall that program to follow the tutorial below, OR simply visit that program's web site for directions on how to use that specific compression program. Windows has a built in compression program which easily allows you to create zipped files/folders. The terms zip folder, zip file, and zip archive are used interchangeably. It also allows for multiple files to be contained in a single archive which makes uploading to a server or sending via email more convenient.
This is due to the file size being reduced upon compression. zip) folder allows for the file to be transferred to a server or sent via email more quickly. CSC101 - Creating a Compressed (.zip) FolderĬreating a Compressed (.zip) Folder in Windows XP/Vista/7Ĭreating a compressed (or.
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