Hello, fellow primates! Have you ever come across a multipart ZIP file and wondered how to open it? Well, you’ve swung to the right branch. Today, we’re going to learn how to open multipart ZIP files in Windows. It’s as easy as peeling a banana, I promise! So, let’s stop monkeying around and get started.
Table of contents
- Method 1: Open Multipart ZIP Files Using Windows Explorer
- Method 2: Open Multipart ZIP Files Using 7-Zip
- Method 3: Open Multipart ZIP Files Using WinZip
How To Open Multipart ZIP Files Using Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer, the jungle of file management, has a built-in feature for opening ZIP files, even multipart ones. No need for any fancy tools or bananas.
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Find your files: Navigate to the location of the multipart ZIP files. They usually have extensions like .zip, .z01, .z02, and so on.
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Check the order: Make sure all parts of the ZIP file are in the same folder and in the correct order. It’s like arranging your bananas from smallest to largest!
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Open the first part: Right-click on the first part of the ZIP file, (usually the one with the .zip extension) and select ‘Extract Files here…‘. It’s like choosing the first banana to peel.
And voila! Your files are now as open as a peeled banana.
How To Open Multipart ZIP Files Using 7-Zip
7-Zip is a free and open-source file archiver that can handle multipart ZIP files with ease. It’s like a monkey with a knack for puzzles!
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Download 7-Zip: Swing over to the 7-Zip website and download the software. It’s available for both Windows and Mac.
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Open 7-Zip and Navigate to your files: Once installed, open 7-Zip, in the 7-Zip file manager, navigate to the location of the multipart ZIP files. It’s as simple as a monkey opening a banana.
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Open the first part: Double-click on the first part of the ZIP file (usually the one with the .zip extension), then choose where you want your file to be saved and hit ”OK”. It’s like peeling the first banana from the bunch.
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Done, It’s that easy!: And voila! Your files are now as open as a peeled banana.
How To Open Multipart ZIP Files Using WinZip
WinZip is a popular file archiver and compressor for Windows and Mac. It’s like a monkey with a tool belt, ready to handle any file compression task!
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Download WinZip: Swing over to the WinZip website and download the software. It’s available for both Windows and Mac. There’s a free trial available if you want to try before you buy.
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Open WinZip: Once installed, open WinZip. It’s as simple as a monkey opening a banana.
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Navigate to your files: In the WinZip window, navigate to the location of the multipart ZIP files. They usually have extensions like .zip, .z01, .z02, and so on.
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Open the first part: Double-click on the first part of the ZIP file (usually the one with the .zip extension). It’s like peeling the first banana from the bunch.
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Extract the files: Choose where you want the files to be extracted to. It’s like deciding where to toss your banana peel.
And voila! Your files are now as open as a peeled banana.