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How to open a “.zip” file

How do I unzip my product?

 

As our downloadable products can be quite large due to the graphical content we zip all of our products for you to download. To access your product you will first need to “unzip” the file sent to you.

What is a compressed or “zip” file?

These files are widely used as they pack one or more computer files into a single file or folder which takes up less space. It can be a very useful way of sending or storing files. You’ll need to unzip them to extract the contents inside.

How do I unzip my product?

Our short guide explains how to do this.

You can recognize them because they all end with the ‘.zip’ file extension.

What zip does

Zip is an archiving system that packs together one or more computer files into a single file or folder that takes up less space than the originals. It is a useful way of us ensuring that you have all of the files necessary for your purchase.

Although zip may not be the best archiving system, it’s one that most operating systems know how to handle.

How unzip a file

First of all locate the folder or directory where you have downloaded your product to.

Windows XP & Windows 7

Right-click the file and select ’Extract All’. This should bring up the ’Compressed (zipped) Folders Extraction Wizard’. To extract the file or files, click ‘Next’ and select a directory or folder where the wizard can send the files.

Mac OS X

Mac OS X works in much the same way, calling it ‘Archive’ instead of ‘Compress’.

Microsoft has included built-in zip support (under the name “compressed folders”) in Windows since 1998. Apple also has built-in zip support in Mac OS X 10.3 and later

Compress to save space

Some people prefer to download a separate archiving program – these are more powerful and often easier to use. There are many free and low cost applications available for almost all computer OS systems and formats.

In case of difficulty please see – https://rapidbi.com/rapidbi-products/how-to-download-a-zip-file/

 

How to open a “.zip” file was last modified: March 30th, 2011
Mike Morrison

Mike is a consultant and change agent specialising in developing skills in senior people to increase organizational performance. Mike is also founder & director of RapidBI, an organizational effectiveness consultancy. Check out his linkedin profile MikeMorrison LinkedIn Profile

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