(Optional) Choose an encryption password.Īfter you complete the steps, Files using 7-zip will start the compression of the files.

Quick note: The 'Splitting size' option allows you to break a large file into smaller pieces.

Quick note: The default section is almost always recommended.

Choose the compression level (if applicable).

Select the format, either '.zip' or '.7z.'.

Click the Extract button from the toolbar and select the Extract files option.

Double-click the '.zip,' '.rar,' or '.7z' file format to open its content.Open the folder containing the archival formats.To open and extract archival formats through Files, use these steps: The difference with the integration in the Files app is that you can also create archival formats and even extract files with encryption, since there's an option to confirm the password to access the contents. Starting on Windows 11 version 23H2 through the integration of the 'libarchive' open-source project, File Explorer now supports viewing and extracting '.zip,' '.rar,' and '.7z' archival formats. The Files app offers support for compressing and extracting files using '.zip,' '.rar,' and '.7z' using a 7-zip integration. Some other unique options include the ability to select files and folders when hovering and double-click a blank space to go up a folder. (You only need to have the storage client already installed on the device to appear under 'Cloud Drives.' If you install the sync client after adding Files, you may need to restart the computer.)įinally, under the 'Behaviors' section, you can control the action of opening items (double or single click), disabling deletion confirmation, and warning changing extensions.

On the left, you'll find the navigation pane with access to the 'Home' page (the default startup page) and access to 'Favorites' locations, 'Drives,' and 'WSL.'įile Explorer only integrates with OneDrive, but Files integrates with many cloud storage services, such as OneDrive, Apple's iCloud, and Google Drive. When you first launch Files, you will notice it includes an interface very similar to File Explorer, available on Windows 11, but with some elements and features that make this file manager stand out. (You can right-click the icon in the Taskbar and select the 'Pin to taskbar' option for quicker access.) To open the Files app, open 'Start,' search for the app, and launch it like with any other application. Once you complete the steps, the new file manager will be installed on your computer and work alongside File Explorer.

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