Zip (Compressed) File Assistance

Q. We do not have access to .zip files on our computers. How do I obtain the software?

A. For more information on .zip (compressed) files, Microsoft Windows users review this article (was linked to http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011276901033.aspx). This contains a number of .zip utilities about halfway through the article.

MAC OS users view this article (was linked to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24464): The .zip utilities are at the very bottom.

Alternatively, you can do a web search using the term "free .zip utility" ,which will result in a number of options. There are many brands of file compression software that will zip and unzip files. HUD does not endorse any particular brand of software.

Content Archived: December 15, 2010