
If the ZIP file is encrypted, you’ll need to enter the password here to extract the files. The next screen will give you the option to password-protect the extracted files. You can choose a different location if you prefer. By default, it will suggest a folder with the same name as the ZIP file in the same location. The first screen will ask you where you want to extract the files to. This will open the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders wizard. Once you’ve found the file, right-click on it and select “Extract All” from the context menu. It may be in your Downloads folder or another location where you saved it. To begin, locate the ZIP file on your computer. Fortunately, Windows has a built-in extractor that makes this process easy. Have you ever downloaded a file from the internet and found that it’s compressed into a ZIP file? If so, you’ll need to unzip it before you can access its contents. In this article, we’ll show you how to unzip files on Windows using built-in tools and third-party software.

Whether you’re downloading files from the internet or receiving them via email, compressed files are a convenient way to transfer large amounts of data.

Unzipping files is a common task that many Windows users need to perform.
