Here's how to decompress a file using WinZip:

1. Start WinZip.

2. Click the Open button in WinZip's button bar.

3. In the Open dialog box, navigate to your download folder or directory.

4. Click the file you've downloaded.

5. Once the file is open, click the Extract button, the Checkout button, or the Install button. (Checkout creates a temporary folder and program group that you can delete when you quit WinZip.)

6. Select a destination folder or directory for the files. (WinZip will make one for you if you select one that doesn't exist.)

If a .zip file contains a program called either INSTALL or SETUP, WinZip detects it and creates a button labeled Install at the right end of the WinZip button bar. Before you click this button, check the archive's read-me file for any special instructions.

Once you know what you're getting yourself into, click the Install button, and let WinZip take it away. Since installation routines vary widely, you'll have to follow any instructions as they come up.

 The Unzip Wizard is the absolute easiest way to unzip files.  This cute little utility will guide you through the unzipping process step by step.  If you wish to learn more about The Unzip Wizard, simply click here.