Re: Winzip on two XP computers

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"MOB" <MOB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I just installed a program on my new laptop by just downloading to my
>desktop
> and double-clicking the exe file. It seemed to have worked.
>
> AFTERwards, I read the ReadMe file, and it said to unzip/extract the
> installation files, using a zip program, etc. etc. It also talked of
> setting
> up which browser the program was to use.
>
> During the installation process, I wasn't asked to unzip or extract or
> choose a browser. I *don't* see Winzip on my laptop--for years I've used
> it
> on my desktop computers--I think it was bundled. My two questions are:
>
> 1. was there possibly a Windows XP zip program that automatically did the
> extracting?
>
> 2. if I purchase a new WinZip program for my desktop computer, will I be
> able to use it on my networked laptop, too?
>
> Thanks.

Without knowing exactly what you did, or had to do, I will tell you that
Windows XP can unzip or extract most zip files.

Usually, programs are licensed for use on one computer. You should try to
find details on the vendors web site before purchasing. Check out winzip.com
for further information about WinZip.



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