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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

"How Do Zip Files Work?"

Wednesday May 7, 2008
OK. You've just downloaded a "zipped" movie, or perhaps your sister has just sent you zipped photos of her new house. These "Zip" files do not automatically open on your computer. How do you make a Zip file work? Here is a beginner's introduction to Zip and Winzip file management...

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