Do you ever find yourself struggling to open up different types of files on your computer? Specifically, do you have issues with opening .zip, .rar, or .7z files? If so, then you will be happy to know that there is a program out there that can help. It is called 7-zip, and it is a powerful tool that can help you open and extract files from different types of archives.
The first thing you need to do is go to the 7-zip website at 7-zip.org (not 7-zip.com, which is a malware site) and download the installer. Once you have it downloaded, install it on your computer. During installation, you will be asked to choose between a 32-bit or 64-bit version. If you are not sure, just choose the 32-bit option.
After installation, you may find that your computer still does not automatically open up .zip or other archive files with 7-zip. To fix this, you will need to find your .zip or other file, right-click it, and select “Properties.” Then, click on “Opens with” and select “Change.” If 7-zip file manager does not show up in the list of apps, click on “More apps” and then “Look for another app on this PC.” If you downloaded the 32-bit version, it may be located in Program Files x86; if you downloaded the 64-bit version, it will be in Program Files/7-zip. Look for 7-zip FM.exe and select it. Make sure to click “Apply” and “OK” to save your changes.
Once you have set 7-zip as your default program for opening these types of files, you can then double-click on your .zip or other archive file to open it in 7-zip. From here, you can extract the files to a folder or specific location on your computer. You can also right-click on the file and access other options within 7-zip, such as creating your own archives or compressing files.
7-zip is a powerful, open-source tool that is totally free to use. It has a strong reputation and is highly recommended by many computer users. If you struggle with opening archive files, then give 7-zip a try. It’s a reliable tool that can help you get the job done.