A Zip file is a compressed archive of multiple files, typically containing documents, images, music, videos, and software. Compressing files into a Zip file saves up a lot of your computer’s memory, as well as it makes them easier to share.
If you have a Zip file on your Windows computer that needs to be opened, you can do so with a few simple steps.
1. Right-click the Zip file.
You should first right-click the Zip file you wish to open. This will open up a small menu of options.
2. Select “Extract All…”
From the menu of options, select “Extract All…”, this will open up the extraction window.
3. Select the location.
In the extraction window, you’ll have to select where you want to extract the contents of the Zip file. You can either keep it in the same folder as the original Zip file or specify a different location.
4. Extract.
Once you have selected the desired location, simply click the “Extract” button and the contents of the Zip file will start unzipping and extracting to the chosen location.
5. Access the files.
Once the extraction process is complete, you can open the extracted folder and access all the files within. You can then edit and work on these files as you normally would any other file on your computer.
If a password protected Zip file is encountered, the user will be prompted to enter the required credentials, such as the password for the Zip file, before the extraction process begins.
Moreover, built-in support for Zip files is available in the File Explorer in Windows 10. Users can simply double click a Zip file in File Explorer to open it, and view its contents. They can then drag and drop individual files from the Zip file to the desired locations.
Using third-party applications to open Zip files is also an option. Popular hand-picked programs such as WinZip, 7Zip, and WinRAR allow users to open, create, and manipulate Zip files without any issues.
These are the simple steps required to open Zip files on Windows computers. With the help of these steps, users will be able to access their compressed files and make use of them as they normally would with any other file.