What You Need
A zip file that contains the files or folders you want to download, extract and boot. For example, you may have downloaded a zip file that contains an ISO image of Windows 11 or Linux.
A software tool that can open and extract zip files. We recommend using WinRAR or WinZip, which are both compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10, and can handle various file formats. You can download WinRAR or WinZip from their official websites.
A USB drive or a DVD that has enough space to store the extracted files or folders. You will need this if you want to create a bootable media from the zip file.
How to Download and Extract Files from a Zip File
Once you have the zip file and the software tool ready, follow these steps to download and extract the files or folders from the zip file:
Double-click on the zip file to open it with your software tool. You should see the contents of the zip file in a new window.
Select the files or folders you want to extract from the zip file. You can use the Ctrl key to select multiple items, or use the Select All button to select everything.
Click on the Extract button on the toolbar, or right-click on the selected items and choose Extract To from the menu. A dialog box will appear where you can choose the destination folder for the extracted files or folders. You can also create a new folder by clicking on the New Folder button.
Click on OK to start the extraction process. Depending on the size and number of files or folders, this may take some time. You can monitor the progress on the status bar.
When the extraction is complete, you can close the software tool window and open the destination folder to see the extracted files or folders.
How to Boot Files from a Zip File
If you want to boot files from a zip file, such as an ISO image of an operating system, you will need to create a bootable media from the extracted files or folders. You can use a USB drive or a DVD for this purpose. Here are the steps to create a bootable media from a zip file:
Insert your USB drive or DVD into your computer. Make sure it has enough space to store the extracted files or folders.
Download and install a software tool that can create bootable media from ISO images. We recommend using Rufus or Etcher, which are both free and easy to use. You can download Rufus or Etcher from their official websites.
Run your software tool and select your USB drive or DVD as the target device. You should see your device name and capacity on the screen.
Select your ISO image as the source file. You can use the Browse button to locate your ISO image in your destination folder.
Click on Start or Flash to begin the process of creating bootable media from your ISO image. This may take some time depending on the size of your ISO image and the speed of your device.
When the process is complete, you can safely eject your USB drive or DVD from your computer. You have successfully created a bootable media from your zip file.
To boot files from your bootable media, you will need to restart your computer and change the boot order in your BIOS settings. You can access your BIOS settings by pressing a specific key during startup, such as F2, F10, F12, Esc, or Del. The key may vary depending on your computer model and manufacturer. You can check your user manual or online documentation for more information.
Once you enter your BIOS settings, look for the Boot menu or Boot priority option. You should see a list of devices that your computer can boot from, such as your hard drive, your USB drive, or your DVD. Use the arrow keys to select your bootable media and press Enter to confirm. You may also need to press F10 or another key to save your changes and exit the BIOS settings.
Your computer should now boot from your bootable media and run the files from your zip file. You can follow the instructions on the screen to install a new operating system or run a program from your zip file.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to download, extract and boot files from a zip file using WinRAR, WinZip, Rufus, and Etcher. These are some of the most popular and reliable software tools that can help you handle zip files and create bootable media. We hope this article has been helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below.
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