Internet Marketing Tools Zip/Unzip Basics
If you're doing business on the 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 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: 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 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.
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