How do I make a zip file to post an attachment?

[jarvis24]

If you need to combine many files into one convenient file to send as an email attachment, or for back up purposes, the easiest way to do this is to create a zip file which is basically a compressed folder that contains multiple files.

1. Go to "My Computer", or use Windows Explorer or any other method you like to browse your hard drive.
2. Select the files / folders you wish to zip (you can put them all into one folder, or hold ctrl and click on each individual file / folder)
3. Right-Click on the selected file(s) / folder(s).
4. Hover over Send To, then click on Compressed (zipped) Folder
5. A zip folder should appear with the selected contents contained inside. The zipped folder acts as a single file. It may take some time for your computer to compile the new file.

The above process works in Windows XP and Vista. There are a variety of utilities out there such as WinZIP and WinRAR that can also perform this task. Most such utilities will install themselves into your right-click menu, meaning that you can right-click inside of Windows Explorer and choose to create a ZIP file out of selected files.

To attach the zip file (or other files) to your post, click the Manage Attachments button on the reply page.