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What are the different file formats used for downloadable Windows files?

April 26, 2017different downloadable file files formats Used Windows

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What are the different file formats used for downloadable Windows files?

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Windows Download File Formats: .ZIP .zip compressed files. Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be downloaded to your local hard drive by choosing “Save to Disk”, then expanded. Windows XP has the un-zip capability built into the XP operating system. After saving to your Desktop in Windows XP, right-click on the file and choose “Open”. Other Windows operating systems require a Zip utility such as WinZip, PKZIP, or Aladdin Stuffit Expander for Windows. .EXE Executable files. These can sometimes be run as installers or other applications from their web location, but it is best to download these to your local hard drive and then run the installer application. Return to top 10. More tips on downloading files, from the Stuffit manual: Q: When I download a file from the Internet Stuffit Expander sometimes fails to expand it.