You Asked: How Do I Open a Zip File in Windows 7 Without Winzip?

How do I unzip files without WinZip on Windows 7?

You can either extract all the files in the zipped folder by right-clicking on it, then clicking “Extract All,” or open it essentially as a standard folder by double-clicking it, then dragging any files inside to your desktop or another preferred location.

How do I unzip files on Windows 7?

Unzip a File/Folder

1. In Windows 7, navigate to the zipped (compressed) file you want to Unzip, and right-click it.
2. On the menu that pops up, roll your mouse over Open with, then click Windows Explorer.
3. You will then see the contents of the zip file. Click the file and drop it on your desktop, or another file location.