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Open ZIP files in Windows - this is how it works

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How to open ZIP files on your PC
1st step:
2nd step:

We explain how you can access the individual files in the ZIP archive on your PC..

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In order to be able to work with files from a ZIP archive, the files must be extracted. This means that the individual files are returned to their original state and decompressed. The following article will teach you how to extract your ZIP files on Windows PC.

How to open ZIP files on your PC

1st step:

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Right click on the ZIP folder that you want to unzip. Then select " Extract All ".

2nd step:

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Windows will automatically show you the same folder as the target folder in which the ZIP is located. If you would like to have the extracted files in a different location, click on " Browse " and select the appropriate directory on your PC. Finally click on " Extract ".
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