.zip files

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 8:42pm

I was e-mailed a file with a .zip extension, but my computer can't find a program with which to open it.

What can I use that's on my computer (it will let me choose from a list), or what would you guys suggest I use? I was on a computer yesterday that opened it with WinZip, or something like that, but I don't know where to get that.

Thanks!

[Plum]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 8:48pm

I'm pretty sure if you Google Winzip, or maybe look for it at Download.com, you'll be able to download it for free. I've been using the "trial version" for ages. :)

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 8:49pm

Thanks, Plum!

[Thenardier]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 9:05pm

Your computer is Windows XP?

That should have it's own zip compressor in it.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 9:33pm

Yes, but it hates me - as we've already established.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 11:20pm

You really should be able to just double click on the file and see what's inside.

Beware if this came from someone you don't know or it was an unexpected attachment. Viruses (is that the plural?) can be spread through .zip files.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/5/05 at 11:26pm

Thanks. But don't worry, I know what the file was - it's from someone perfectly honest and very, very trustworthy.

I don't usually open files like that, but I knew exactly what this was.