2007-03-28 14:30:27 · 11 answers · asked by bunnie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
This is a compressed file or group of files...
You normally need an application like Winzip to unzip it and access the files
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIP_file_format
2007-03-28 14:33:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A zip file is a compressed file called an "archive". It's basically a way to compress a group of files that are large to make them smaller. You can unzip a file using a utility like WinZip. If you have XP i think it comes with it. You can download some utilities for free or download a trial.
2007-03-28 21:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its what is called a Zip folder its basically a normal Folder except it has been compressed or Zipped to make it smaller in size therefore taking up less room on your pc just double click it to uncompress the files inside so you can view them. Hope this helped
2007-03-28 21:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by alexw42141 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Bunnie,
The file has been packed (compressed) to reduce its size.
You will need an unzipping program to extract it. WinZip is the most popular zip / unzip program.
You can go here to learn more about Winzip - http://www.winzip.com/ovwc17/winzip.htm
Norm
2007-03-28 21:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it means that file has been compressed to make it easier to send or transfer, to use that file you need to unzip it with certain programs like Winzip, but a lot of people prefer to use WinRar because it can access a wider range of files.
2007-03-28 21:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by Gindy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been compressed to make the file smaller. You should be able to open them with windows, or alternatively you can download winrar or winzip to decompress the file
2007-03-28 21:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by malthisar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur file has been compresed, so it won't be that heavy for the PC, do it to those folder that u don't open but that u need anyway, like folders with old songs or pictures that u don't want to delete but you don't even remeber they're there, or movies, o whatever files u have and think they're to big. it's easy to zip them and easy to open them, besides ur computer will be faster
2007-03-28 21:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by cordobesita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the file was archived using winzip. You can unzip and open the file by using winzip. You can download it for free at their site.
2007-03-28 21:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by angel_w1ng 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Norm is right.
Additionally, peek into it or revert the compression procedure with Winzip. Check http://www.winzip.com . Dowload the trial, free verison.
Enjoy.
2007-03-28 21:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by fedebicho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a zip file. need to unzip it using software such as winrar.. and so on...
2007-03-28 21:35:30 · answer #10 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋