Zipping a file:
1. Right-click on the file that you want to zip (compress).
2. Select ‘Send to’ then ‘Compressed (zipped) folder’.
3. The newly compressed folder containing the file will be located in the same location as the original file. ** ie. If the file is located on your desktop, the zipped folder will be created on your desktop. **
Zipping multiple files:
1. Select the files you want to zip by holding the ‘Control’ key and single clicking the files you want to zip.
2. With all of the files selected, right-click on one of the files and select ‘Send to’ then ‘Compressed (zipped) folder’.
3. The newly compressed folder containing all of the selected files will be located in the same location as the original file. ** ie. If the file is located on your desktop, the zipped folder will be created on your desktop. **
Zipping a folder:
1. Right-click on the folder that you want to zip (compress).
2. Select ‘Send to’ then ‘Compressed (zipped) folder’.
3. The newly compressed folder will be located in the same location as the original file. ** ie. If the folder is located on your desktop, the zipped folder will also be created on your desktop. **
Unzip a folder:
1. Right-click on the zipped (compressed) folder you want to unzip.
2. Select ‘Extract All…’
3. On the next window take notice where the file will be extracted to. If you want to change the location, click ‘Browse…’ and select a new location.
4. Click ‘Extract’.
5. Once the process is completed, you will see the newly extracted folder where you saved to.