How to Install 7zip for Windows 8/Windows 8.1

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7zip is one of the most demanded and used compression tool that is being used by majority of users around the globe. By providing the highest compression ratio as compared to all its competitors, the 7zip has always leaded the way when it comes to compressing the data.
Since the 7zip is absolutely free of cost, you can download it without paying a single cent from http://www.7-zip.org/.

FYI: 7zip archives have .7z extension.

Once you have downloaded, you can follow the steps given below to install the program on Windows 8/Windows 8.1 computer:

Check this video for visual instructions on getting 7-Zip for your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer:
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■Log on to the Windows 8/Windows 8.1 computer using the administrator account.
■From the Start screen, click the Desktop tile.
■Once on the desktop screen, locate the downloaded 7zip installation file.
■Double-click the located file, and follow the on-screen instructions to successfully install the program on the computer.



■If needed, restart the system in order to add the 7zip option in the context menu of every object.

Note: Since 7zip is a versatile application, it can also decompress the files that have been compressed using any common compression tool and has compressed the files with .ZIP or .RAR extension.