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Help with Unziping Zip files:

by tush
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Hi,

Is there a free software that I can download on my laptop to help unzip files. As of now, If a file comes in a zip form, I am not able to view it. When I click on the file, my computer just goes in an inactive form. This is very frustrating as I have failed to open videos and books, even those I have spent a fortune on.
Thanks
Annette
#files #unziping #zip
  • Profile picture of the author FrFai
    As far as software is concern I can tell you the name of it.

    Go to Google and search for WinRar. I always use WinRar for unziping my files.

    Because its very relaible.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
    7-Zip
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnZags
    I also use winrar

    Just go to download.com and type in winrar - it can be used for .zip .rar etc
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  • Profile picture of the author trevor75
    Tush, use 7-Zip...its totally free. I dont know how good it is though. Personally I sue WinZip, its only a one time payment of $39.00. Its really good and reliable, can handle all kinds of files.
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  • Profile picture of the author CDawson
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    I have always used winzip
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  • Profile picture of the author tush
    Thanks for the immediate response. Do I just save the file on the desk top? After that, do I save my files there or they will open automatically now that I have it on my laptop? Thanks. I am working on them. Will let you know how it goes.
    Thanks again
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  • Profile picture of the author colinph970
    Once you have an unzip program, and both Winrar and 7-zip work fine, then double click on the file and it will unzip. Easy!
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    • Profile picture of the author tush
      Thank you all for your help. Everything is all good now. I am just ashamed to see that such a simple thing has been holding me back.:confused:
      blessings
      Annette
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  • Profile picture of the author tush
    I have vista. I am sure it has the ability but you know what happens if you don't know:-)
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    • Profile picture of the author Lloyd Buchinski
      Originally Posted by tush View Post

      I have vista. I am sure it has the ability but you know what happens if you don't know:-)
      Actually there is a good chance it is a Vista problem. (sigh)

      Some installs just will not open them. I had the problem for awhile, finally did manage to get it to work, then it quit opening them again. It took a few hours of my time altogether. A couple of the programs mentioned already, WinRar and 7-zip have good reputations and are probably the quicker solution.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mo Faisal
    Win-zip will do all the work for you but its not free.

    If you are looking for a free tool then I would suggest 7-zip.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Nguyen
      the free versions of win rar or win zip will do the job
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  • Profile picture of the author samir141
    7 zip rulez!
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    I'd highly recommend 7-zip over the other solutions listed, because it can unzip pretty much every compressed format known to man, including winrar! It also has some pretty sophisticated compressing options available to you when you want to zip up your files.
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  • Profile picture of the author James Jewett
    I have the paid version of winzp, I also have 7 zip.

    7 zip is my choice.

    Regards,
    james
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  • Profile picture of the author tush
    7-Zip seems to be doing a good job here. Thanks
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