Did you know that it is possible to compress large digital files to make them easier to handle, share, and download? Yes, it can be quite frustrating having to wait an eternity just to download a video that someone sent you via email. In these cases, the slow downloading of such a file is caused by the size of the file relative to the speed of your Internet connection. Fortunately, there is a way to circumvent this type of problem. By compressing a large digital file, you can keep its size manageable, allowing you to easily upload and download it to and from the Internet. WinZip Pro is one of the most popular file compression applications out in the market. Using it to compress files is a breeze. But, if this is your first time, then here are some of the steps to properly use it.
* Make sure you have the software installed in your computer. Getting WinZip Pro is as easy as downloading it from the WinZip Pro website. Follow the instructions as indicated in the website in terms of how to download the software. Once you have it, install it in your computer. Follow and complete the entire installation process to start using it. Bear in mind that WinZip Pro is not a free compression software. You can download and use it for a 30 day trial, but if you want to continue using it, you will have to purchase a license later on.
* Use WinZip Pro to compress a file or several files in your computer the short way. Choose the file or files you want to compress. Right click the files and choose the option stating Compress or Send to WinZip Pro. The software will start compressing the file or files into a zipped folder.
* Use WinZip Pro to compress files the traditional way. Open the software through the Desktop icon or through Programs. Select File and then Open to access the files to compress. Browse the files and click on the Zip icon on the application's menu to compress a file or more instantly.
* Use WinZip Pro to decompress files. If you receive a compressed folder from an email, Internet download, and the like, you can easily decompress and use the files through the help of WinZip Pro's decompressing feature. Save the compressed file in any location or folder in your computer. Right click on the zipped file and choose Unzip Here. This will automatically start the software to decompress the file so you can use its contents the usual way. You can also decompress a file through opening the software, opening the file, and then choosing the Unzip icon in the application.
* Use WinZip Pro to encrypt files for security purposes. If you have personal or sensitive data in your computer, you can protect it from unauthorized access through encrypting it with a password using WinZip Pro. Use this feature by setting the encryption level in Settings first. Then, as you zip a file, click on Encrypt in the menu. Enter a password once you are prompted to and the file is good to go. You can easily remove an encryption by extracting the encrypted file first using the correct password. Then, delete the original encrypted file and use the newly extracted file from now on.
With WinZip Pro, dealing with large files is not a problem anymore. Plus, with the software being easy-to-use, you can guarantee that you can take advantage of its features without much trouble. In fact, even a beginner computer user can comfortably and conveniently use WinZip Pro because it is made to be very user-friendly.
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