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How to view Files with WinZip?

• In order to view a file contained in a WinZip file, you need to have a program that is capable of displaying that type of file. 

• WinZip can display text files using its built-in viewer and if you have a Pro registration will also open most picture files. 

• For other types of files, though (including word processor documents), you will need to have an external program installed. The program you need depends on the type of file you want to display. 

• In many cases you will already have the software necessary to view files. For others, it is often possible to obtain free or inexpensive viewers. Some options for viewing a few of the most common file types are listed below.

Why don't some files compress very much?

• Some types of files compress better than others. Certain data files, such as text files, picture files in the BMP format, and some text style database files can often be compressed by 90% or more. There are some other types of files, such as program files, that may compress by 50% or so. 

• There also are other types of files that often will not compress well.

• You would see a similar lack of compression if you zipped some files using maximum compression and then added that Zip file to another Zip file. This second Zip file would not be substantially smaller than the first one . Again, this is because the data in the original Zip file is already compressed.

• There are other file types that don't compress well. For example, certain types of encrypted data files, such as those used by home finance programs and some spreadsheet products, will not compress very much.

Activation code - already used: How do I register again?

• WinZip activation codes have only one use. They are a way to provide registration information to you. 

• You enter your activation code, your name, and some additional information, and that is sent to the WinZip activation server. 

• Registration information is created by the server using the information you provide and that is sent back to your computer. As soon as your activation code has been used it is disabled. It will not work again.

How to transfer WinZip to another computer?

• Before transferring WinZip. You should record or obtain your registration information. 

• Transferring your application: 1.Uninstall WinZip from the old computer2. Download and install the correct WinZip version* on the other computer3. Register WinZip using the information you recorded