How To Compress and Uncompress a file

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To zip (compress) a file or folder

Requirements

WinRar Application

 

Install an application called WinRar if you don’t have it

 
To zip a file or folder follow the following procedure

        ·        Right click on the folder

        ·        Select Add To Archive from the sub menu after you right click.

        ·        A compressing Menu will pop up with the details on how you want the file to appear.

               

        ·        You can choose the archive format whether you want .rar or .zip
        -  ZIP is the most widely used file format used for lossless data compression and has been around longer than RAR, and it still accounts for a significant number of archive files on the internet. However, RAR has better compression speed, better encryption, and lower rate of data loss.

        ·        Press OK after selecting rar  or zip

        ·        You now have a compressed folder alongside the original one.

        ·        A compressed one is good for backup in case the original one is tampered with.

Benefits of compressing a file

        ·        You can be able to send a compressed file in email without problems.

        ·        Transmission speed in sending a compressed file is faster.

        ·        A compressed one is good for backup in case the original one is tampered with.

        ·        Saves space needed to store data.

        ·        It also allows a file to have improved integrity.

How To uncompress a file or folder

        ·        Right click on the compressed file or folder

        ·        Select Extract to [file name] e.g. ‘Extract To New folder’

        ·        The file will be extracted and you will be able to access the compressed content.