MIE Software Support Note

Subject:

WinZip - File Compression Instructions

Applies To: Product List
Date: 3 October 2002

WinZip is a software program that creates archives (.zip files) that can be used for storing and distributing files.

MIE Software recommend using WinZip to send Summit event files when required to facilitate support enquiries.

How to create an archive using WinZip?

Open WinZip
From the Start menu or from the icon on your Desktop. The following window will be displayed:

Create a NEW archive
Click on the New icon
Name the Zip file and save it where you will find it again.

Add the desired files to your new archive

  • Locate the files that you wish to add to the archive.
  • Click on the file once to select it.
  • Ensure that the Action field reads - 'Add (and replace) files'
  • Ensure that the Compression field reads - 'Maximum'
  • Click on the ADD button

To add more files
Click on the Add button in the archive window

 

Close WinZip

Email your archive
Open a new e-mail message window. Attach the Zip file created just like you would a MS Word/MS Excel document.

Download WinZip

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