How to Email Large Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research the various zip programs that are available.

   Most modern operating systems have an archiving utility built in.
   
   There are also many other applications that can be downloaded for free or relatively low cost.
   
   Have a look at PentaZip, PicoZip, PKZIP, PowerArchiver, StuffIt and WinZip.
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   Step 2: Install the chosen utility on your computer.

   ,,, This capability is built in to recent versions of Windows.
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   Step 3: Create a zip file by right clicking the file

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   Step 4: and click on “Add to Zip file” or “Add to Archive.”

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   Step 5: Open an email

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   Step 6: click “insert” or “attach

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   Step 7: ” depending on your software

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   Step 8: browse for the zip file and double click it in order to attach it to the message.

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   Step 9: Be aware that the recipient has to also have a utility on his computer to “Unzip” the file.

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