Zip files are simply files and/or folders that have been compressed to make them smaller. Windows 10 & Windows 11 can easily zip (compress) and unzip (uncompress) files and folders. You don’t need to install any specialist software.
How To Zip A File/Folder In Windows 10/11.
In Windows 10, right-click on the file/folder you want to zip (compress). On the options menu, hover your mouse pointer over Send To. On the Send To menu, left-click Compressed (zipped) Folder.
In Windows 11, right-click the file or folder you want to zip (compress). On the options menu, left-click Compress To Zip File.
After The File/Folder Has Been Compressed.
When Windows compresses a file, it copies the file into a zipped folder, the folder will have the same name as your file.
When Windows compresses a folder, a duplicate folder is created, again with the same name as the original. The only visible difference is the zipper that appears on the compressed version of the folder.
How Long Does It Take To Zip A File/Folder.
How long it will take to compress a file or folder depends on the type of files that you’re compressing, the size of the files in kilobytes, megabytes or even gigabytes and the general speed of your computer.
How To Unzip A File/Folder In Windows.
To unzip a file or folder in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, right-click on the file/folder, then on the options menu, left-click Extract All.
Select A Destination And Extract Files.
After clicking the Extract All option on the context menu, you’ll see the “Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders” screen.
To extract the files/folders to their present location, click the Extract button. This is generally what you’ll want to do.
If you’d like to have the files/folders extracted to a different location click the Browse button.
At Home Computer Guides.
These easy to follow guides aren’t part of the course, rather, they are standalone guides. They extend beyond the basics that we’re covering on the course.
