How to Unzip All Files Within a Directory
To transfer large files between computers via e-mail or a network connection, many users will choose to compress, or "zip," their data, meaning they archive a group of files or folders into a condensed form that takes up less space. When the individual on the other side of the transfer receives the zipped directory, he or she must unzip all of the files in order to open and edit them.
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Instructions
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Download the zipped directory to your computer's hard drive, saving it to your desktop.
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Double-click on the zipped folder icon if you want to view all of the archived files in the directory before unzipping them.
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Right-click on the original zipped folder icon and choose "Extract All" from the contextual menu. Alternatively, you can open the zipped folder, go to the "File" menu and select "Extract All."
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Hit the "Next" button when the Extraction window launches.
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Click the "Browse" button and specify where you want the zipped files to be saved. You can choose an existing folder or use the "Make New Folder" button to create a new directory for the zipped files.
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Click on the "Finish" button to begin the unzipping process and open the full copies of the files in the directory.
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