Decompress A File

Decompress A File FAQ

What is the procedure to compress a file?

Compressing a file or folderFrom the Start menu, open Computer (Windows 7 and Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP).Select the files or folders you want to compress. To select multiple files or folders at once, hold down the Ctrl key while you click each item.Right-click the selected items, choose Send to, and then click Compressed (zipped) folder. ...

Can you uncompress a file?

You can uncompress just the folder and not its contents. Any new files placed in the folder will not be compressed automatically. However, you can also uncompress everything - the folder and everything inside of it - right now by selecting Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files. Do that and click OK.

What does it mean to compress a file?

A compressed file is any file which is smaller than its original size and could contain one or more files, or even a directory. A compressed file has the compressed attribute switched on. Compressed files have the advantage of being faster to transmit and download, and can allow more data to be stored in physical or removable media.

How do you compress a large file?

Compressing Large Audio Files Understand what can be compressed. Download Audacity. Open the file you want to compress. Make the file mono (optional). Click "File" → "Export Audio". Select your compressed format. Click the .Options... Export the file.