zipping large files

[Spazzy]

I want to learn the easier way to zip up large files to send. I have had some people send me stuff, and it was zipped up. I know how to UNzipped files I receive, but I need to learn how to ZIP larges files in case a need to send some to somebody. I may need a step by step explaination here. never done it before. thank you

[Social Enemy]

Well, first of all you need to get a program that zips the files up. As far as explaining to you step by step that maybe be a little hard b/c there are so many different programs, some are GUI interfaced and some you use switches from a command prompt.. Best thing to do is just download a program and it will usually have some FAQs that comes with it that will explain how to this.

[Stalemate]

If you have unzipped files in the past, WinZip is most probably present on your system already.

Easiest solution:

1. Highlight the file(s) you want to zip (compress).
2. Right-click and choose "Add to Zip file" or "Add to ABC.zip",
where ABC is the suggested default name of the zipped file.
3. Specify where you want it sent and which compression options you prefer.

That's about it.

If you need details, use the included help in WinZip or post here.

[Spazzy]

I right-clicked "add to zip" and the box came up.whats the deal with "archives" ??? I dont understand this and I getting frustrated. I dont understand what is happening and where these files are going. How do I find the files I just zipped supposedly?? I am so lost....

[widget]

zipped files are by default stored in the winzip folder. Check it in Find Files

[Vette]

Right click on the files and click add to zip. Under archives click new and you can store the files your trying to zip directly to a floppy drive or anywhere else you desire as long as you also give it a name *IE* A:\my_zip_files as an example. Hope this'll help you... :)

[Stalemate]

You seem to be fairly new to the computer scene, and that's okay - we've all been there. :D

Take it slow, read all you can in the help section of Winzip and then come back to ask for more help if you need it.

[Gabriel]

Purchase a copy of Windows commander.
it's interface is best for Compress uncompress fils.
it works with any compression util (zip, rar, ace Etc.)

Good Luck
Gabriel