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How do you unzip a file?

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You should have software to unzip your data. You can get this software free on the internet. Download one of them and install it first in your computer. Now you right click on any folder. You will see an option of unzip file in context menu. Click on it.

Windows XP and Vista

1. In Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can Right click on the file> extract all > next > next > finish

Why Files are Zipped

Have you ever had a file on your computer that was so ridiculously large it was all but impossible for you to send it to a friend as an email attachment? Or, even better, have you ever wanted to email someone a BUNCH of different files at the same time but didn't want to go through the tedious process of having to attach the files to the email one at a time? That's where the ZIP file format comes in.
To unzip a file, right-click the file, and then click Extract on the shortcut menu.


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