Last Updated: 9/1/99
Unzipping Your Downloaded ".zip" Files
Most Windows/DOS files available for downloading over the net are provided
in a compressed form known as ".zip" format. Usually a ".zip
file" is actually a whole archive of files---all compressed together into
a single .zip file to facilitate downloading. To make use of a .zip
file you'll need to have an "unzipping utility" (program). Once you
have such a utility, you simply run it on the .zip file and it will "unzip"
(decompress) all the files archived in that .zip file. And often it will
set up appropriately organized directories and subdirectories on your local
hard disk for the software you are "unzipping"---though how this is done
may depend on the .zip file and/or how you have set up the preferences
for your unzipping utility. If you've never done this before don't
worry, it's not so hard. As long as you are familiar with the basic aspects
of working in Windows/DOS (and you can make sense out of the
info in the web pages and "readme" files you'll encounter while
following the links below)
you should be fine. Or , you
might try to enlist an experienced friend to help you :-)
Links to Unzipping Utilities and Further Information
If you don't already have an unzipping utility here's where you can get
one:
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For Windows 95/98/NT you can use the widely popular WinZip
. Note this is shareware.
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For Windows 95/98/NT (and many other operating systems) you can try
"UnZip" This is freeware.
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