Extract Files from a Zipped (Compressed) Folder
Compressed files can be identified by the file extension (.zip) and/or a zipper on the folder icon.
Open/Extract Zipped Files
If the zipped folder is an email attachment, right-click on the attachment and save the zipped file to your computer.
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Navigate to where the zipped folder is saved and right-click on the zipped folder.
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Choose "Extract All..." (an extraction wizard will begin).
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Click [Next >].
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Click [Browse...] and navigate to where you would like to save the files.
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Click [Next >].
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Click [Finish].
When you extract files from a zipped folder, a new folder with the same name is created which contains the multiple files. The compressed (zipped) version also remains.
To delete the compressed version, right-click the zipped folder > Choose [Delete].
"Zipped" or "Compressed" files are often sent as email attachments. The compression process helps to reduce file size. View the help page on how to Zip (Compress) Multiple Files if you would like instructions on creating a zipped file.
If the zipped file is protected with a password, you must provide the password before the file can be extracted to the specified folder.
When you extract a file from a password-protected compressed folder, the extracted file is no longer protected.
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