How to download and extract files in Windows
When you click on the file you would like to download, a File Download page will appear asking, “Do you want to open or save this file?” Note: If your PC doesn’t recognize .zip files, then download a zip program like WinZip, 7Zip, or another zip program (most programs are free). Once you are able, choose Save and you can save it to your C:\Temp folder or wherever you want. All you are saving at this point is basically a compressed file that you need to decompress/unzip later, so it doesn’t matter where you put it. When the download is complete, in the File Download screen choose the Open button, or if you selected the Open file button, double click on the new file (should look like a stack of books) and your zip program should open up automatically. If it doesn’t, that probably indicates a problem with your zip program.
I use a program called WinRAR and the following instructions are based on that program, but zip programs are all basically the same, so it should not be difficult to follow the instructions if you have another program. In WinRAR, select the folder named “..” and click the Extract to icon at the top of the screen. That will open a new Extraction path and options screen. Make sure you are on the General tab and in the box underneath Destination path, create a new folder named C:\php5 and click OK.
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