How to Combine Two Files Into One With PKZip

You can use PKZip to combine two or more files into a single compressed file for backup or easy storage, or to send by e-mail. This procedure describes the process using PKZip 2.7 on Windows 98.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PKZip Software

1. Open the PKZip program.

2. Click the File menu, point to New, and click Zip File.

3. Browse through the files in the Save In field to select a location for the new combined file.

4. Type a name for the combined file in the File name field and click Save. If possible, use a name that describes the files it will contain, such as "graduation_pics."

5. Select the directory containing the files to be combined, or zipped, in the directory window (left pane).

6. Select a file to be zipped and click Add Files in the file window (right pane).

7. A pop-up window appears. Confirm or change the save location. In most cases, the Relative Path (default setting) is fine. However, if you are compressing files for backup and need to restore the backup files to their exact location, then click Preferences to change the path option to Full Path.

8. Repeat this process for each file you want to combine.

9. Click OK and review the information about the compressed files displayed.

10. Open the File menu and click Exit to close PKZip.

Tips & Warnings

• Use File Wizard to guide you through the creation of a new zip file.
• Select consecutive files quickly by dragging over the list of files or holding down the Shift key while clicking on the first and last file names. Select nonconsecutive files by holding the Control key down and clicking on the file names.
• If you chose the Full Path option, be sure to decompress the files to the root directory of the original drive (e.g., to C:\ directory).