How to zip and unzip the contents of a folder with 7zX?
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to compress and decompress the contents of a folder, 7zX is the tool you need. With this application, you can reduce the size of your files to save space on your hard drive, as well as make it easier to send them by email or store them in the cloud. In this article, we will show you how a step how to zip and unzip the contents of a folder with 7zX, so that you can take full advantage of the functions of this tool. Read on to find out how easy it can be!
- Step by step -- How to compress and decompress the contents of a folder with 7zX?
- Download and install 7zX: The first thing you need to do is download and install the 7zX software on your computer. You can find it on the official 7zX website and follow the installation instructions.
- Open 7zX: Once it has finished installing, open the 7zX software on your computer.
- Select the folder: Click the “Open” button or drag the folder you want to zip and unzip into the 7zX window.
- Compress the folder: To compress the folder, click the “Compress” button and choose the compression options that best suit your needs.
- Save the compressed file: Once the folder has been compressed, choose the location and name of the compressed file and click “Save”.
- Unzip the folder: To unzip the folder, select the 7zX compressed file and click the “Extract” button. Choose the location where you want to save the unzipped folder and click »OK».
- Ready: Now you've learned how to zip and unzip the contents of a folder with 7zX!
FAQ
FAQ on how to zip and unzip the contents of a folder with 7zX
1. How to compress a folder with 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Click on the “Add” button
- Select the folder you want to compress
- Click "Compress"
2. How to unzip a folder with 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Click the »Open» button
- Select the compressed file you want to unzip
- Click on “Extract”
3. How to password protect a compressed folder in 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Select the “Add” option
- Fill in the information of the folder you want to compress
- In the options window, enter and confirm the desired password
- Click on “Compress”
4. How to unzip a password protected folder in 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Select the option »Open»
- Select the password-protected compressed file
- Enter the password and click "OK"
- Click “Extract”
5. How to compress a folder into multiple smaller files with 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Click the »Add» option
- Complete the information of the folder you want to compress
- Select »Split into volumes» and choose the desired size for each file
- Click "Compress"
6. How to extract only certain files from a compressed folder with 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Select the "Open" option
- Select the compressed file that contains the files you want to extract
- Right click on the desired files and choose “Extract”
7. How to change the compression format in 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Click “Options” in the menu bar
- Select “File formats”
- Choose the desired compression format and click on “OK”
8. How to view compression or decompression progress in 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Perform the compression or decompression action you want
- Observe the progress bar displayed in the 7zX interface
9. How to select the destination location when unzipping a folder with 7zX?
- Open 7zX
- Select the "Open" option
- Select the compressed file you want to unzip
- Choose the destination location where you want to extract the files
- Click “Extract”
10. How to make 7zX automatically delete the compressed file after unzipping it?
- Open 7zX
- Select the "Open" option
- Select the compressed file you want to unzip
- Check the “Delete file after extraction” option
- Click “Extract”
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