How to archive the file

Sometimes it is necessary to create an archive from the folder to send it by e -mail or on social networks. At the moment, there are many ways to archival folders and files: for each user and different needs. In this article you will learn to archive files by Windows system using the Winrar program, as well as on online services.

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How to archive the file by Windows by means

The Windows operating system immediately provides a utility that archives files and folders in ZIP format. From this you will not receive a noticeable decrease in the volume of the folder, however, you can get a full -fledged archive.

Find a folder or file that needs to be archivated. Click on it with the right mouse button and select the “Send” item.

Pull the cursor to this item and wait until a new drop -down window appears. In it you need the parameter “Compressed Zip Folder”.

Your archive will appear in the same directory. You can rename it at your discretion.

As you can see on an example, the compression of files practically does not occur. This method will only help you create an archive.

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How to archive the file using Winrar

A special program for archiving Winrar allows you to create ZIP and RAR archives, configure their parameters and put passwords on the archive. Here you will find a thinner setting of parameters.

Go to the official website where you can download the utility for free http://www.win-rar.ru/download/
If you are satisfied with the English program, then click on the operating system you need and bit in the upper column.

If you prefer the Russian language in the programs, then scroll the page a little lower and select the desired bit. It can be seen in the parameters of the system of your computer.

Installing and downloading the program will take several minutes. You need to accept the license agreement and indicate the directory of the installation.
After that, click on the right mouse button on the folder that needs to be archivated.
Several new points with an archive badge will appear in the drop -down menu. Select “Add to Archive”.

Here you can immediately set the name to your file, ZIP, RAR or Rar S format to choose, as well as set the password by the “Set Password” button. With such protection, only people who know the password can view the password.

In the second “Advanced” tab, you can configure some more parameters: for example, set the computer to turn off after the archiving.

In the “Files” tab is the path of preserving your archive.
If you press “Append”, you can set your address.

And finally, the “Times” tab sets the date and time of archiving. In some situations, this is a very important setting.
Now click “OK” and expect the archiving process to end. If the folder was large enough, then the waiting time will be great.

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How to archive the file online

If you don’t really want to download special utilities for archiving folders and files, then it will be much more convenient to use online services. As an example, you can resort to the site https://www.online-convert.com

Follow the link and click on the “Review” button to upload files from the computer. You can download files immediately from Dropbox or Google disk by finding their icons below.

Select the desired folder or group of files, click “Open”.

Now that all the files are uploaded, you can click “Convert the file”. Archives will begin immediately: do not close the tab and do not stop the process.