1. Where can I get WinZip?
Please proceed to #2 if you already have WinZip installed. Or else, follow the steps below.
Download WinZip here.
To install, run the installer and follow the steps accordingly.
2. How do I prepare a zip file with password protection?
Right-click 'Start'.
Select 'Explore'.
Browse to the file to go in the archive.
Right-click the file.
If you are using WinZip, select 'WinZip'.
Select 'Add to Zip...'.
Click 'New'.
Specify the name you want to give the zip file, e.g. sample.
Select a place to save the Zip file to (make a note of this).
Click 'OK'.
Click 'Password'.
Enter and confirm a password, e.g. sample.
Make a note of the password, you will need it for your email.
Click 'Add'.
Close the archive when done.
3. How can I add more files to the archive?
Browse another file.
Right-click it.
Select 'WinZip'.
Select 'Add to Zip file'.
Click 'Open'.
Double-click your Zip file (it will probably be displayed, browse to it if not).
Click 'Add'.
Close the archive when done.
4. Browser compatibility chart
Microsoft Edge | X | |
Internet Explorer 11 | X | |
Internet Explorer 10 | X | |
Internet Explorer 9 | X | |
Internet Explorer 8 | X | |
Internet Explorer 7 | | X |
Internet Explorer 6 | | X |
Google Chrome (latest released version) | X | |
Mozilla Firefox (latest released version) | X | |
Apple Safari (latest released version) | X | |