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What are Zip File?
Zip files are single files, sometimes called
"archives", that contain one or more compressed files. Zip files make it
easy to keep related files together and make transporting, e-mailing,
downloading and storing data and software faster and more efficient.
Typical Uses:
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Distributing files on the Internet: Only
one download is required to obtain all related files, and file
transfer is quicker because the archived files are compressed.
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Sending a group of related files to an
associate: When you distribute a collection of files as a single Zip
file, you benefit from the file grouping as well as compression.
So, how do I Zip my pictures?
WindowsXP users are in luck because making a
compressed Zip folder is as easy as making a new folder. Just follow
these simple steps and happy Zipping!
1) Open the folder where the pictures that you
want to compress are.
2) Right click in the folder window. Select New >
Compressed (zipped) folder.
*NOTE
The default name for your new zip file will be New
Compressed (zipped) Folder.zip
3) Rename it to anything you like but retain the
.zip extension.
4) Select the files that you would like to be
included in your compressed file.
5) Simply drag and drop them on top of the zip
file.
6)
You are now ready to upload your file:
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