Learn how to compress and decompress files using File Explorer in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Follow the steps to create, extract, or move compressed files in .ZIP format.

Learn how to compress and extract files and folders in Windows 10 and 8.1 using the built-in tools. Find out how to combine, split, and manage zipped files and folders with ease.

Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations . Open Storage settings. Select the temporary files, unused files, files synced to the cloud, or unused apps you want to remove, then select the Clean up button for each section. Move files to another drive. Connect your removable media to your device.

You can extract files and objects, such as videos, photos or documents, from PowerPoint presentations for separate use. The easiest way to do this is to turn the presentation into a "zipped" file.

Find your files in Windows 10 using one of these methods. Search from the taskbar: Type the name of a document (or a keyword from it) into the search box on the taskbar. You'll see results for documents across your PC and OneDrive under Best match.

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. To change the default app, you can do either of the following: Set a default for a file type or link type. In the search bar, enter the file type or link type you want, then select it from the list of results. You can choose which app can open that file or link type. Set defaults for applications.

Share, delete, move, or rename files. Save files offline so you can view or edit when you're not connected to the internet. Create new files and folders, take photos or videos, and upload new files.

Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help? If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation.