How to Unzip LimeWire Files
One of the ways LimeWire users trade larger media files is by "zipping" them. This is a process through which files can be compressed, reducing their size and making them easier to upload and download. After downloading a zipped music or movie file, you'll need to "unzip" it before it can be transferred to your media player.
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Instructions
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Download and Unzip Your Large LimeWire Files
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Launch the LimeWire application. Enter keywords into the "Filename" field to begin a search for zipped files in your fellow LimeWire users' shared folders.
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Download a zipped file by double-clicking on its file name. A new window will within the LimeWire screen. You'll be allowed to monitor the progress of the zipped file's download.
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Find a program used to unzip files. An Internet search engine can be a good place to begin your search. There are many different programs that can perform this operation, though two of the most popular are Winzip and Stuff It Expander (see Resources below).
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Locate the unzipping utility you've downloaded. Find the installer icon and double click to open it.
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Follow the steps in the installation process. Though specifics in this process may differ between programs and operating systems, basic steps are the same.
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Choose a destination to install the program. Answer questions as prompted to determine settings and preferences. You may have the option to perform a standard installation or a custom one, giving you greater control over specifics.
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Open your unzipping utility. Mac users can click its icon on the application dock. PC users can find it by navigating through the "Start" menu.
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Locate your zipped LimeWire download through the utility program. The specific process may differ between programs, but more than likely you'll click the "File" drop-down menu to begin the process.
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Open your downloaded file and follow the program's steps for unzipping it. This process should take a few moments to complete.
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Quit your unzipping utility program.
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Search your computer for the unzipped media files.
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Load the individual files into your media player for playback.
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Tips & Warnings
Many programs used to unzip files will automatically launch when you attempt to open a zipped file. This is known as a "self-extracting" program. To find out whether you can unzip files in this manner, just double-click your zipped file. If the file fails to open, you may have to unzip it manually.
