Compress Files and Folders in Windows XP

Compress Files and Folders in Windows XP

Running out of room on your hard disk? Need some extra space to install a new program? Don't worry, Windows XP comes to the rescue. Both Windows XP Professional and Home Edition now include a zip compression utility that you can use to compress files and folders on your hard disk.

Right–click the file or folder.
Point to Send To.
Then click Compressed (zipped) Folder.
This will make a compressed folder, identified by a zipper icon, which displays the same name as the file you compressed. You can also make a compressed folder from scratch, by following these steps:

Right–click the Desktop.
Point to New.
Click Compressed (zipped) Folder.