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compressing files

Discussion in 'Computers/Gadgets' started by Tilly, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. Tilly

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    hi all wats the best software for tis i used win zip but its a bit confusing some times and my time is up on the free one.
     
    #1 Tilly, Apr 1, 2009
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    #2 GaryMc, Apr 1, 2009
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    You can just uninstall the one you have, and if you have the installer again, just reinstall for free again.
    The one i use is jzip.
    Completly free and easy to use(hence why i use it)
     
    #3 AthloneScouser, Apr 2, 2009
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    winrar gets my vote too. It can compress files to .rar and .zip archives.
     
    #4 Andrew, Apr 2, 2009
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    What version of windows are you using? All newer versions allow you to copy files into a folder, right click on folder and select "Send to" - "Compressed (zipped) file". You can do it at a single file level also - just right click on the file.
     
    #5 RedWally, Apr 2, 2009
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    Very true. You can also "explore" zipped files and copy any data inside it to another folder (uncompressed).
     
    #6 Andrew, Apr 2, 2009
  7. Tilly

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    any free ones?
     
    #7 Tilly, Apr 4, 2009
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    The one in Windows mentioned above is free.
     
    #8 RedWally, Apr 4, 2009
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