Zipped files are compressed files for faster and easier downloading. Most zipped files end with the ".zip" extension.

Windows XP can unzip Zip files without installing any additional utility.

If you are using and Apple computer or Windows 2000, 98 or an earlier operating system you will have to obtain a un-zip utility to decompress the zip files you have downloaded.

You can download Winzip utility at: http://www.winzip.com/prod_down.htm

Apple Mac users can download a free version of Stuff-it at: http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/index.html

PCs can download a free version of Stuff-it Expander: http://www.stuffit.com/downloads/emailform.html


Windows XP unzipping instructions:

1. Double-click the zipped file, and In the window that opens, click Extract all files.

   

2. The Extraction Wizard opens.

   

3. Click Next, and  In the "Select a Destination" menu select the location where you want the folder to be placed, for example, the Desktop. Click Next.

   

4. Select Show extracted files. Check Finish. Your unzipped files will appear in the new window.

   

5. Use the zipped files as neded.