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How to use disk spanning in WinZip?
Guide to use disk spanning in WinZip.
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To make a Zip file that spans multiple disks, just create a Zip file on a removable disk and add files to the Zip as you normally would. WinZip will prompt you to insert additional disks as needed.
You must add all desired files or folders in one operation, because disk spanning is available only when initially creating a new archive, and not when adding files to an existing archive.
Example: to zip the files in your C:DATA folder to a Zip file called A:DATA.ZIP:
If you use the Classic interface
To make a Zip file that spans multiple disks, just create a Zip file on a removable disk and add files to the Zip as you normally would. WinZip will prompt you to insert additional disks as needed.
You must add all desired files or folders in one operation, because disk spanning is available only when initially creating a new archive, and not when adding files to an existing archive.
Example: to zip the files in your C:DATA folder to a Zip file called A:DATA.ZIP:
If you use the Classic interface
Start WinZip.
Drag and drop the C:DATA folder from the Explorer or File Manager to the WinZip window.
In the Drop dialog box, type the name of the Zip file you wish to create (A:DATA.ZIP). The drive you specify must use removable, rewritable media such as diskettes.
Click the Add button to create your Zip. If more than one disk is needed, you will be prompted for additional disks. Simply insert a new disk and click the OK button.
Start WinZip and click Next from the Welcome panel.
Choose Create a new Zip file and click Next.
In the Choose Zip Name panel, type the name of the Zip file you wish to create (A:DATA.ZIP); click Next. The drive you specify must use removable, rewritable media such as diskettes.
Drag and drop the C:DATA folder from Windows Explorer to the Select Files panel or click Add Folders and select the folder from the resulting dialog.
Click the Zip Now button to create your Zip. If more than one disk is needed, you will be prompted for additional disks. Simply insert a new disk and click the OK button.
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