How to Unzip a Compressed File Folder on Windows 10/11 [Guide]
4How to Unzip a Compressed File Folder on Windows 10/11 [Guide]
If you need to save hard drive space or send data over the internet, this guide can show you how to compress file using Windows 11.
You probably heard the term "zip" many times before. It's one of the most popular file formats that allows you to compress files to save space on your hard drive or to make it easier to send them over the internet.
Typically, you would use zip for archiving files you rarely use, or to send documents and pictures via email. In addition, zip is also commonly used to compress files and make them available for download on websites or through FTP servers.
Nowadays, lots of third-party software can handle zip compression, but if you're running Windows 11, you don't need to install extra software, because the OS supports zip natively.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung, and Huawei.