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Extracting Zip Files

Step 1

Double-click on the zip file.

Folder with a zipper

Step 2

A new window with the same name as the zip file will appear. Click on the File menu. Then, click Extract All Files button.

Extract all files button

Step 3

On the next screen, click the Browse button.

Browse button

Step 4

The Select a destination window will appear. Click on Desktop. Then, click the Make New Folder button.

Make new folder button

Step 5

Type in a name for the new folder. Then, click the OK button.

Name of a new folder

Step 6

The Select a destination window will close and you will be returned to the Extact Compressed (Zipped) Files window. Click the Extract button.

Extract Button

Step 7

After the extraction is complete, a window should appear containing the files you extracted.

Extracted Files

Congratulations! You have successfully extracted a zip file. If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@valdosta.edu or 229-245-HELP (4357). Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.