How To Uncompress C Drive
Before extracting the data from a compressed file, you must first determine the compressed file type. On an IBM compatible computer running Windows, this can be determined by the file extension. Most compressed files are either .ZIP, .RAR, .GZ, or .TGZ files. Below are some examples of what some of the different compressed icons look like in Microsoft Windows.
Once the compressed file type is determined, use the appropriate program. For example, many users use WinZip and Pkzip to extract ZIP files and WinRAR to extract RAR files in Windows. However, we recommend Windows users use 7-Zip since this program is free, open source, and supports all major compressed file formats.
NoteUsing the Ext.exe Tool to Extract Files. The Ext.exe tool builds a command line for the Extract.exe tool. It is located on the Windows 98 or Me Startup disk. To extract a file from a.cab file, run the Ext.exe program from your Windows 98 or Me Startup disk, and follow the instructions on the screen to extract the file you want. How to compress entire drive C in Windows including locked files? Windows 10 NTFS compression of copied files. Hot Network Questions How can I maintain game balance while allowing my player to craft genuinely useful items?
7-Zip is capable of opening most of the more common types of compressed files, including .ZIP, .GZ, .TAR, .WIM , and .XZ
TipIf you are using MicrosoftWindows XP, Vista, 7, or later, your computer should already be cable of extracting the contents of ZIP files.
TipIf you do not want to or cannot install a program on your computer, you can also compress and decompress files online.
Once a compression program is installed on the computer, you can extract the contents from the compressed file. Below are some basic steps on how you can extract files.
- Microsoft Windows users.
- MS-DOS and Windows command line users.
- Linux and Unix users.
Microsoft Windows users
TipIf you are extracting a file in e-mail, save the file to a folder on the computer first.
How To Uncompress C Drive
In Microsoft Windows, locate the compressed file and right-click it. A menu should open that gives you the options to 'Extract' or Extract all' the file. Click one of these options to extract the file. A window should open with additional options, such as the location to where you want to extract the files. If you have installed 7-Zip, click 7-Zip and then Extract to 'xxxx,' where xxxx is the name of the compressed file.
CautionWhen extracting the files, pay attention to where you are extracting the files. Extracting the files to the incorrect location, such as the desktop, can extract dozens of files to the desktop.
How To Uncompress C Drive Cmd
If the compressed file is for a program installation, open the folder containing the extracted files and run the setup to start the installation process.
MS-DOS and Windows command line users
MS-DOS users need to extract the files using the command line. We recommend users use the pkzip and pkunzip utilities to compress and uncompress their files. Additional help and information about how files can be extracted from the command line is available on our PKZIP and PKUNZIP page.
Linux and Unix users
Unlike other operating systems, almost all variants of Linux and Unix come pre-installed with some form of command capable of compressing and uncompressing files. Linux and Unix users are likely to be dealing with file extensions such as .TAR, TGZ, .Z or .TAR.GZ. See the below Linux and Unix command pages for additional information about the commands used to create compressed files and to uncompress files.
gunzip
unzip
pack
tar
uncompress
zcat
Additional information
How To Uncompress Os Drive
- See the compress definition for further information and related links.