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zip files
i tried downloading a few games form another site (Facebook), they are zip files, and in order for me to play them, i have to unzip them. the instructions say to right click on the file, then click unzip file. the problem is, when i right click, i can't find any where that says unzip file, and it just keeps opening a download box. maybe it's because my system is so old? i am running on windows2000. and when i tried searching windows help, i couldn't even find anything on zip files.
thanks for any input. 
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| April 23, 2009, 11:16 |
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Re: zip files
As I recall, the last time I downloaded and unzipped files...it was something like...
I would unzip files....then I was asked if I wanted to open the files/folders I just unziped, then I would go in to the folder, till I found the file with the application extenstion...exe (I think) double click on that and the program would start the install.
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| April 23, 2009, 11:53 |
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Re: zip files
Try using your Windows search (for files or folders) and use the program/game name....if you get the download lookin' thing when you click, then the files should be unzipped somewhere on your computer, let windows search for it then look for the exe file or the application file..
Hey, I'm trying, I don't do much downloading....
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| April 23, 2009, 12:04 |
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Re: zip files
You need to get a program to unzip them. Look for PKZip or WinZip on line. W2K doesn't have a way to unzip files built in if I recall.
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| April 23, 2009, 12:26 |
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Re: zip files
And there's the good answer from JJ...I've got XP and I can just unzip files with out an additional program like winzip.
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| April 23, 2009, 12:54 |
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Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (Chazzy @ April 23, 2009, 12:54)And there's the good answer from JJ...I've got XP and I can just unzip files with out an additional program like winzip.
My free advice is worth every cent! 
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| April 23, 2009, 14:50 |
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Re: zip files
You're always a huge help with this kind of stuff JJ, with photo editing, all kinds of things....and fun to just talk to...
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| April 23, 2009, 15:29 |
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Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (Chazzy @ April 23, 2009, 15:29)You're always a huge help with this kind of stuff JJ, with photo editing, all kinds of things....and fun to just talk to...
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| April 23, 2009, 15:33 |
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Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 23, 2009, 12:26) W2K doesn't have a way to unzip files built in if I recall.
yeah, that's kinda what i was thinkin'...man i need a new 'puter... 
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| April 23, 2009, 23:13 |
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Re: Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ April 23, 2009, 23:13) QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 23, 2009, 12:26) W2K doesn't have a way to unzip files built in if I recall. yeah, that's kinda what i was thinkin'...man i need a new 'puter...
Just do a google search for free "pkware" I'm sure there is a free or atleast trial version there somewhere. If not search for freeware or shareware versions.
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| April 24, 2009, 13:56 |
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Re: zip files
thanks for the advice. eventually i plan on a whole new system. but it's just not economically feasible at this time... 
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| April 24, 2009, 19:17 |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 24, 2009, 13:56) QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ April 23, 2009, 23:13) QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 23, 2009, 12:26) W2K doesn't have a way to unzip files built in if I recall. yeah, that's kinda what i was thinkin'...man i need a new 'puter...
Just do a google search for free "pkware" I'm sure there is a free or atleast trial version there somewhere. If not search for freeware or shareware versions.
thanks for the advice JJ, i found a free site that sent me way to unzip files, and it worked like a charm!
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| April 25, 2009, 05:37 |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: zip files
QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ April 25, 2009, 05:37) QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 24, 2009, 13:56) QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ April 23, 2009, 23:13) QUOTE (Jessejames @ April 23, 2009, 12:26) W2K doesn't have a way to unzip files built in if I recall. yeah, that's kinda what i was thinkin'...man i need a new 'puter...
Just do a google search for free "pkware" I'm sure there is a free or atleast trial version there somewhere. If not search for freeware or shareware versions. thanks for the advice JJ, i found a free site that sent me way to unzip files, and it worked like a charm!
Free is good! Glade it work and happy to help!
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| April 25, 2009, 11:29 |
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Re: zip files
Since I really suck at tech stuff, can't say thanks enough to people like JJ, mooant who step up and help out!
Hope you got your files unzipped LandH?
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| April 27, 2009, 12:27 |
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Re: zip files
i sure did! (now if i could only find someone to help me unzip my FLY...  )
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| April 27, 2009, 20:21 |
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