HOW TO ZIP (COMPRESS) A FILE

To zip (and unzip a file) you need to get the PKZIP program, which I have sent you on your HOTMAIL account).


UNLOAD PKZIP INTO YOUR AREA

Log into your email account.

Double click on the attachment PKZIP for windows

Make sure you know which drive you have saved it on (preferably Drive C)


NSTALL PKZIP IN YOUR AREA

Go to that location and double click on PKZIP so that it is installed properly.


IP YOUR FILE

Point to and Click on FILE

Point to and Click on NEW

Point to and Click on ZIP FILE

Enter name of ZIP file in FILENAME (e.g. myzipfile)

Point to and Click on SAVE IN. Ensure it is on FLOPPY A:

Point to and Click on SAVE

Point to and Click on Drive and directory (folder) where file you want to zip is situated

Point to and Click on ADD FILES

Point to and Click on OK

Point to and Click on DONE

The Zipped file should now be on your disc


SEND YOUR ZIPPED FILE VIA EMAIL

Send your zipped file as normal as an attachment via email.


HOW TO UNZIP (UNCOMPRESS) YOUR FILE

Locate your attached zipped file

Double click on it to unzip it


 

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