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How data is compressed and decompressed using winzip?
It puts everything that is compressed into a simpler format which decreases the size, then when decompressed, all the files are put back into their original format.
What happens when files that contain large amounts of information are ''zipped'?
When files containing large amounts of information are compressed or zipped, they are moved and forced into a smaller space to conserve memory and protect the file(s).
Does compressing the drive affects the quality of the files in VISTA?
Drive compression is always lossless, meaning the compressed files will retain their exact quality and information when decompressed. The reason drive compression is seldom used is because it is terribly slow.
What is RAR?
Roshal ARchive. It is an archive, similar to zip. It contains compressed files that must be decompressed to use. Winrar is a common compressor/decompressor for rar files. Answer: RAR is the native format of WinRAR archiver. Like other archives, RAR files are data containers, they store one or several files in the compressed form. After you downloaded RAR file from Internet, you need to unpack its contents in order to use it.
Are WAV files compressed or uncompressed?
compressed
What does the program 7 zip do for files on the computer?
WinZip extracts files compressed in .zip or .rar format.
What happens when files that contain large amounts of information are zipped or compressed?
You can no longer view these files, but they will take up less space on your hard drive. If you want to view them again, just unzip it (pretty much the same way you zipped it). Compressing files is good for sending them to someone, or if you need more space on your hard drive. It gets smaller.
Can files in a compressed folder be renamed?
Yes,there is a possiblity to rename a compressed folder
Why is it sensible to compress media files before uploading them to a web server?
It takes up less space then a decompressed file.
Why are most downloadable files on the Internet compressed?
Most downloadable files on the internet are compressed so that they are smaller in size and therefore be downloaded quicker.
What are compressed files sometimes are called?
Compressed files are often named colloquially after the software used to consolidate them. Common names include Rars, and Winzips for these file archives.
Compressed files sometimes are called?
zipped
