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Offline PhilZ

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Opening compressed files
« on: February 25, 2004, 19:06 »
Hi,

Can anybody explain how to open them in simple terms?

I've downloaded a folder and have extracted the files. I'd like to get them to run, but there are 20 or so icons in the window. I'm confused.

Thanks
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Offline Sandra

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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2004, 19:10 »
I assume its a zip or a rar file is it Phil ?
What have you opened it with to know that there are about 20 files inside ?
If you have unzipped a program and there is an icon called Setup or Setup.exe then just double click on that to install it  :)
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Offline Simon

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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2004, 19:59 »
Some file extractors, like WinZip, have an 'Install' button, which, when pressed, will usually find the installation file and run it for you, Phil.
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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2004, 20:05 »
Oh GOD,   :o  

Who is that new blonde up there in our forum?   ???  :o  :o  :o
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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2004, 20:10 »
Yes, I assume you are referring to Sandra's new pic.   :o  Isn't it funny how you get so used to someone looking exactly the same each day, you hardly recognise them in a different photo!
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Offline PhilZ

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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2004, 20:16 »
New Blond

it must be me - I'm a little dizzy when it comes to techy things.

Still, I'm up and running now.

Thanks Sandra.

Phil
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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2004, 20:53 »
Nice pic Sandra!   ;D
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2004, 21:12 »
Glad you sorted it Phil  :)

That was me last Saturday night just before I went out for a date with a lovely guy Clive, and Serenity ordered me to replace the old one with it  :(
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2004, 21:24 »
Quote from: Sandra on February 25, 2004, 21:12
That was me last Saturday night just before I went out for a date with a lovely guy...


Anyone we know?   ;)
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2004, 21:25 »
Maybe, he pops on here every now and then  ;)
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2004, 21:39 »
It's about time you pulled too Sandra!   :heehee:
Many congratulations!!  Best not mention his name or some of the other guys on here will scratch his eyes out!   ;D
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2004, 21:48 »
Quote from: Sandra on February 25, 2004, 21:25
Maybe, he pops on here every now and then  ;)



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Offline greenking

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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2004, 23:29 »
POP :P :P :P
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Re:Opening compressed files
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2004, 23:38 »
:-X    ;)   8)  My lips are sealed Graham
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2004, 23:59 »
Quote from: Hookstar on February 25, 2004, 23:38

 :-X    ;)   8)  My lips are sealed Graham


If your lips are sealed it's because you dont know much   ;D
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