To unzip a compressed folder, right-click on the folder, select "Extract All," and follow the on-screen instructions to choose a destination for the unzipped files.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the process:
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Locate the Compressed Folder: Find the zipped folder you want to extract. This will typically have a
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Right-Click: Right-click on the compressed folder. This will open a context menu.
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Select "Extract All...": From the context menu, choose the "Extract All..." option. This will open the Extraction Wizard. In some interfaces you may need to scroll to see the "Extract All" option.
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Choose a Destination: The Extraction Wizard will ask you where you want to save the unzipped files. You can either accept the default location (usually a folder with the same name as the zip file in the same directory) or browse to a different location.
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Extract: Click the "Extract" button. Windows will then extract the files from the compressed folder to the location you specified.
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View the Extracted Files: Once the extraction is complete, a new window will open, displaying the unzipped files in the destination folder.
Alternative Method (Using the Ribbon):
If you have the compressed folder open in File Explorer, you can also find the "Extract All" option in the "Compressed Folder Tools" tab on the ribbon at the top of the File Explorer window.
Troubleshooting:
- If you encounter an error during extraction, it could be due to a corrupted zip file. Try downloading the file again from the original source or using a different zip program.
- Ensure you have sufficient disk space in the destination folder.
