How to Create Self-Extracting Zip Files in Windows
A self-extracting zip file, commonly referred to as self-extracting archive, is a compressed archive that can be opened without the need for a file extraction utility such as WinZip or WinRAR. Compressing files can be useful when emailing a large number of files to a party, or if you are just trying to save space on your computer. Windows has built-in software that allows you to create a self-extracting zip file without having to download any other program.
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Instructions
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Open the "Start" menu and click “Run.” In the Run window, type “iexpress.exe” (without quotes) and click “Run.” Windows Vista and Windows 7 users can type “iexpress.exe” in the box located on the Start menu.
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Select “Create New Self Extraction Directive File” and click “Next.”
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Click “Add” and select the files or folders you would like to include in the self-extracting archive.
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Click “Next” once you have selected all the files you would like to include to begin building the archive.
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