How to Open a Password Encrypted Zip File

You are given the option of adding a password to a .ZIP archive file when you add documents on your computer to this type of file. This will prevent unwanted individuals from being able to access the .ZIP archive and get to your personal information. If you have a .ZIP archive that has a password on it that you'd like to open, this process is easy, as long as you have that original password that is being used to protect the file.

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Instructions

- 1
  
  Double click on the password protected ZIP archive file.
- 2
  
  Enter the password into the box you see on screen.
- 3
  
  Click "OK." The contents of the ZIP archive file will now be displayed on your screen.

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