Since Windows XP, Microsoft has included the ability to compress files and folders to share data and save space. Zip files remain the gold standard for compressing and archiving files on most Windows PCs. When you “zip” one or more files together, it compresses the files to save drive sp...
Since there is no way to sort folders by size in the default File Explorer, we will have to rely on a third party software called “Folder Size” by MindGems. This little software acts similarly to the file explorer in Windows, but with an extra function that allows sorting of folders b...
Unfortunately the old trick to get rid of these 6 folders in Windows 8.1 no longer works in Windows 10 and 11. It happens because Microsoft changed the Registry keys and GUIDs in Windows 10 and 11, that’s why the old Registry tweak to remove those 6 user folders is no longer applicabl...
If you want to use Windows File Explorer to create a zip file, select a number of files and folders, thenright-clickthe selected file. From the options menu that appears, pressSend To > Compressed (zipped) folderto create a new zip file containing those files and folders. This will creat...
So how to recover accidentally deleted downloads folder in Windows 10/11? Don't worry, this post will provide the answers and show step-by-step instructions for restoring deleted or lost download files or folders. How to recover accidentally Downloads folder with AOMEI FastRecovery ...
Navigating the Windows Terminal to open files and folders is a skill that enhances productivity and efficiency, particularly for those who prefer command-line interfaces (CLI) over graphical user interfaces (GUI). Windows Terminal, a modern application in Windows 11, integrates traditional command-lin...
The situation worsens if there are many subfolders and you need to extract only some. To make it easier, you can use built-in File Explorer settings to achieve this. Below, we show you easy ways to extract files from multiple folders in Windows 10 and 11. ...
How do I bulk extract a ZIP file in Windows 11/10? To extract ZIP files in bulk on your Windows 11/10 computer, select all the ZIP files. Now open the right-click context menu and select theExtract Alloption. AnExtract Compressed (Zipped) Folderswindow will open. There, use theBrowse...
Using this file format, a user can store multiple files/folders into a single file with or without involving data compression in this archive. Windows 11/10/8/7 can unzip or extract the contents of a compressed file as it is natively compatible with CAB files. Moreover, the OS can ...
Extracting (unzipping) ZIP files in Windows 11 is just as easy as zipping them. First, locate the ZIP file that you'd like to extract inFile Explorer. Next, right-click the file and select "Extract All" in the menu. In the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders" window that appears, you...