What is a ZIP file? How do I unzip such a file?
When you download a file from our site, it is a zip file (with a .zip extension). This file contains compressed versions of all the files needed to install a program package on your computer. To unzip this file, you need an unzip utility. Such utilities are usually on your computer. If not, go to one of the many shareware sites (ZDNet.Com, Download.Com) on the internet and download an unzip utility. We highly recommend WinZip – it is low-cost and easy-to-use. You can download a free trial version at: http://www.winzip.com Your unzip utility should provide instructions for unzipping files. Many times, just double-clicking the downloaded zip file will start the unzip process. Unzip the file, placing the unzipped files in a folder of your choice.
Related Questions
- When I use anything that accesses a zipped file, like File… Zip Cookbook… or Unzip Cookbook…, I get "Error 449 Argument not optional". What is happening?
- When I try to unzip the zip file, an error appears saying that the file could not open as it is either invalid or corrupted. What I should do?
- How do you zip a 2.2 gb file and have another computer unzip it?
