How to Compress MSN Email Attachments
An attachment is a file that is inserted into an email message. Documents, images and music, are the most common types of attachments. If a file is too big to send in MSN or any other email service provider, it is necessary to compress it into a .zip file. Converting to the .zip format not only saves space, but makes it easier to send large amounts of data online. Avoid errors when sending MSN emails by compressing your attachments.
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Instructions
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Compressing the File
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Download a file-compression program. One program in particular is IZArc (See References.) Go to the IZArc website and click the "IZArc Free Download" button. Install the program once it has finished downloading.
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Locate the file. Click "Start" and type the name of the file into the Search bar if you are having trouble finding it.
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Compress the file. Right-click on the file and select "IZArc" and "Add to Zip."
Sending the Attachment
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Go to the Windows Live website. Enter your user information and click "Sign in."
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Compose a new message. Click the "New" tab and enter the recipient's address information.
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Insert an attachment. Click the "Attach" tab and click "Browse." Select the .zip file and click "Open." Click "Send" when the attachment has finished uploading.
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Tips & Warnings
Create and compress a folder if you want to send multiple files.
