How to Use a .rar, .zip or .7z File

By skyelark

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Ever wonder what to do with those pesky .rar/.zip/.7z files? Here's how to access what's in them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • WinRAR or WinZip or 7zip
  • A computer
  • Sense

Step1
Download an uncompressing program such as WinRAR ( http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-2250_4-10745708.html?tag=lst-1 ) and install it.
Step2
The .rar/.zip/.7z file should now have a purple blue and green stack of books as the icon. Double click on it to open the file.
Step3
Select the files you wish to use (hold shift to select more than one) and then select extract. Specify where you would like to extract the file, and voila! You're done!

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NieeMA said

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on 12/28/2007 Greetings

I have a Mac so this does not help...but thanks anyway.

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