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What is a zip folder?

On my desk top there is an folder icon and says zip folder. Can some one tell me what that means and what it does? Do I need this, what can I do with it?

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  • 8 years ago
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    is it a folder? or a zip file?

    or you dont know what i mean?

    if it is a folder, then it is unnecessary. you can delete it. open it first, and see if there is anything in there that you need. if nothing personal or necessary, delete it

    if it is a zip file, open it and do the same, if there is nothing important, delete it.

    if it is a zip file and you cant open it, download winrar from here http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0

    if you dont know whether it is a folder or a zip file or what kind of thing it is, click it twice, if it opens, see if something important in it. if nothing matters, delete it.

    if it doesnt open when you click it, go ahead and delete it

    it is nothing of any importance that i have heard of . or google for more

    good luck

  • 8 years ago

    Some files are too big to email, and there are various programs (Winzip is one but there are others) that reduce the file size (zip it) so it can be sent more easily. If your computer receives a zipped file in an email or download, the zip file may reside there in the zip folder after your computer automatically (most do it without you noticing) opens and expands the zipped file. Don't delete the folder.

  • TheDot
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    Zip folders are the same as any other folder on your computer, Just it has been compressed or "Zipped up" to make the file size a little smaller. Zip folders are usually sent over email as they compress the size.

  • 8 years ago

    A ZIP file may contain one or more files or folders that may have been compressed. Common zip type formats are: rar, tar, zip, ace and 7zip. It is made to decrease the size.

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  • 8 years ago

    Zip is collection of one or more files so that you send through Email. You can unzip the zip file and use it.

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