Introduction - What is a ZIP File?
A ZIP file is a compressed format file. One or more original files can be compressed in size and stored in a ZIP file. When the original files are needed, the user can "extract" the original files from the ZIP file using a ZIP file program such as WinZip.
Some of the attachments on this website are compressed as ZIP files. ZIP files have a file extension name of .zip. This file format makes it possible to compress multiple documents and/or large documents and allows us to to provide more content, faster, and at lower cost.
You will need a copy of a ZIP file program such as WinZip to uncompress the ZIP files.
Note: WinZip is a registered trademark of WinZip Computing, Inc.
Step 1 - Download WINZIP Software
Some computers already have WinZip installed. If you cannot open ZIP files on your computer you may need to download WinZip.
To download WINZIP software:
Go to: http://www.winzip.com
Follow the instructions to download the .EXE installation file onto your hard-drive.
Step 2 - Install WINZIP Software
Locate the WINZIP installation file on your hard-drive
Double-click the file to begin the software installation
Follow the prompts to install WinZip.
Note: You may need to restart your computer before you can start using WinZip.
Step 3 - Download a Zip File
To download a ZIP file from this website:
Click the link of the ZIP file you want to download
Select "Save".
The SAVE AS dialogue box will appear:
Choose a location on your hard-drive to save the ZIP file
Click on SAVE
Remember the file name and the location of your downloaded ZIP file so you can uncompress the files.
Step 4 - Uncompress a Zip File
To uncompress a downloaded ZIP file:
Locate the downloaded ZIP file on your hard-drive
Double-click the file to open it
Select OK to accept any License Agreements that may appear.
The WinZip Wizard screen will appear:
Click the WINZIP CLASSIC button (located at the bottom left corner of the Wizard screen)
Click on EXTRACT to choose a location on your hard-drive to save the files to
Click EXTRACT (again) to save the file
Remember where you have saved your extracted files.
Note: We recommend creating another folder before extracting, as the newly extracted files can be mixed up with any files already in the folder. Once extracted, the files can be opened as described in Step 5 below.
Step 5 - Open the Extracted File(s)
Once you have uncompressed the ZIP file and have located the extracted file(s):
Double click on each file to open with its associated software application (ie. Word, Excel).
Still experiencing difficulties?
Ask your IT Department for assistance.
Problem with this website?
Contact Tenders Vic Help Desk (Technical Support) Ph: (+613) 8683 2932
Note: In your email, provide specific details about the problem, including the file name, the name and version of the web browser you are using, and the version of WinZip you are using.
Download a Test
We have provided you with a Test Zip file (Zip - 2.3kb) to download.
Click the link above to download the file
Follow the Steps 3 - 5 above to download, uncompress and open the file(s).
