What are the steps to compress and decompress files

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Compressed Files

Compressed files, also known as archived or zipped files, frequently use less space than the original files since they combine numerous different files into a single, sizable archive.

Extracting Files

You need to use an archiving application to extract the files from the archive before you can read or utilize all the individual files and programs.

You can compress (zip) and unzip (decompress) files in Windows without installing any additional software.

  1. Open Windows XP or Windows 7 and Vista from the menu.

  2. Choose which directories or files to compress.

    • Select the items with a right-click, select, and then click. In the same directory as the files, a zipped file will be created as a result.

  3. Open Windows XP or Windows 7 and Vista from the menu.

  4. Locate the file you wish to decompress, then use the right-click menu to select.

  5. Click on the dialog box that displays to select the location of the decompressed files. Checking the option is another option.

  6. The original files are kept when you zip or unzip files.

Compressing and Uncompressing Files

Let’s investigate the process of compressing and uncompressing a file.

  • Files that have been compressed (zipped) can be sent to other computers faster and take up less disk space than uncompressed files.

  • Operating with zipped files and folders in Windows is similar to operating with uncompressed files and folders.

  • To make sharing a collection of files easier, combine many files into a single zipped folder.

  • Find the file or folder you wish to compress using zip.

  • To send a file or folder, press and hold (or right-click), point to (or select) SEND TO, and then choose COMPRESSED (ZIPPED) FOLDER.

  • In the same location, a fresh zipped folder bearing the same name is made. Press and hold (or right-click) the folder, choose RENAME, then type the new name to rename it.

  • Find the zip file or folder from which you wish to extract files or folders.

  • Take one of these actions:

    • One file or folder can be unzipped by opening the zipped folder, then dragging the file or folder to a new location.

    • Holding down on the folder or right-clicking on it will allow you to extract all of its contents. Choose EXTRACT ALL… and proceed as directed.