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Note:Windows can decompress several different compressed file formats, but can only compress to .ZIP files.
To zip (compress)files
In the search box on the taskbar, typefile explorer, and then select it from the list of results. Right-click the file you want to zip, and then select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
To decompress files
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Open File Explorerand find thecompressed folder.
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To unzip the entire folder, right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
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You can also selectExtract Allfrom the command ribbon.
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To decompress a single file or folder, double-click the compressed folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the compressed folder to a new location.
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