Table of Contents:
Will others need WinZip to open the Zipped file I send them?
How do I unzip a Downloaded zip file?
What is the difference between Add or Move when making a zip file?
Do I need to unpack a zipped file to work on one of the documents inside?
Password Protecting a document or file using WinZip (goes to another webpage)
Can I copy a file from the zipped one into another folder on my hard drive?
How do I spread a large file over several floppies.
How do I make a Self Extracting file?
Where
from, How much, and Installation
advice.
A zipped file is often called an archive file. Initially
it was used for storing files is a compressed space saving format, but since
the wide spread growth of the Internet and email usage, zipped downloaded files
or zipped attachments are now common place.
A Self
Extracting file is one that automatically
installs itself, being user friendly for those without WinZip to open a zipped
file or just unfamiliar with it's features.
2. Why is a zipped file useful?
1)
A compressed or zipped file saves Hard drive space. (between 20 &
80 %)
2)
Lessons the transmitting time when sent as an email attachment. This to
me acts like a suite case for multiple or large files.
3)
Allows large files to be transported via floppy disks.
4)
WinZip can also make a zipped file into a Self Extracting one. (.exe)
3. Will others need WinZip to open the Zipped file I send them?
No. - Once a file is zipped, you can make it into a Self Extracting file
which unpacks or decompresses the file once activated inside the guest
computer. However if WinZip is
installed the receiving computer, then opening is just a click away.
3a. How
do I unzip a Downloaded zip
file?
1)
Simply double click it open.
2)
Once inside and it's a programme, there are two ways to install
it. If it has a Setup.exe file then
WinZip will have an Install button to click on and this will install the
programme for you. If it has exe type
files in it along with readme files etc…, then click the Extract button and
extract all of the contents into a new folder of your choice. By making a shortcut of the programme's exe
file you can paste it somewhere handy for opening this programme.
4. How do I make a Zipped file?
One file:
1)
Right click over the file and click Add To (named) Zip and it's
completed.
Two or more files:
1) Select the files and Right click over them choosing Add To Zip.
2)
Give the new zip file a name and click Add to complete the process.
5. What is the difference between
Add or Move when making a zip file?
Add means to make a
copy of the selected files and compress them.
Move means to move
the selected files into the new zip file.
1)
Simple, Either cut/copy or paste on top of the zip file in Windows
explorer, or click on the zip file to open it and click Add to backtrack to the
file to be added.
2)
You can also drag a file over the top of a zip and it will be added.
3)
You cannot add to a zipped file, that spans many disks or was made into
an exe file.
7. Do I need to
unpack a zipped file to work on
one of the documents inside?
No - just click on the zip file and it will list the contents. Click on
the file to be amended and it's normal application will come to life for
editing. On closing that document, it then returns inside the zip file for
storage.
7b. Can
I copy a file from the zipped one into another
folder on my hard drive?
Yes, select it, then extract it (click the Extract button) to the new
location. The original stays in the zipped file.
8. How do I
spread a large file over several floppies.
1)
With the first floppy inserted, go to Windows Explorer and view the 'A'
drive contents.
2)
With 'A' drive highlighted, go to the File Menu, make a New WinZip
folder, and name it.
3)
Now double click this new folder and click Add. Backtrack to where the files are on you hard
drive. Select them, (they can include
all types including other .zip & .exe files) and click Add.
Click Move only if you want the originals zipped and no copies made.
4)
As this is used more for transporting large files, you can only add to
this archive at this initial time. N.B.
However non-spanning zip files can be added to at any time.
5)
You will be prompted to insert additional floppies as required.
6)
To Install or Open this archive insert the last floppy, this will ready
the transfer by prompting further insertions.
9. How do I
make a Self Extracting file?
1)
Select a zip file and Right click on it.
2)
Click on Make Self-Extracting file.
3)
You can now designate a folder for the file to install into on
activation and click OK, or let the default setting send it to C:\Windows\Temp.
4)
Once activated it will unpack the entire zipped file into the folder
specified.
5)
If the folder doesn't exist on that computer, it will create it
automatically before unpacking.
10.
Where from, How much, and
Installation advice.
Visit www.winzip.com for a free evaluation
download.(5.65Mb) $29.95usd to Buy.
When installing, you will be prompted to tick Classic or Wizard configuration, choose Classic. Also tick the personal self-extracting components.