How to extract files from an archive in Windows
Latest update: March 20, 2019
ID: 14645
How to extract files from a ZIP archive
To extract:
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A file or folder, open the archive and drag the file or folder to the location you require.
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The entire contents of the archive, select Extract All from the shortcut menu and follow the instructions.
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The files will be extracted to the folder you specified.
You can also extract files using the free application 7-Zip. See the instructions below.
How to extract files from a RAR or 7z archive
- Download the installer from the 7-Zip website and install the application.
- In the archive’s shortcut menu, select the command 7-Zip → Extract Here.
The files will be extracted to the current folder.