Create self-extract zip file with Windows built-in tool

We all like the zip feature. Especially when I transfer a lot of .doc and .xls files, compression of zip save me a ton of space. But sometimes, I want to create exe to uncompress itself due to destination computer don’t have zip software install or I’m just too lazy to open WinZip.

What most people don’t know is that Windows has built-in tool to create self-extract compress files.

• Go to Start Menu –>> Run
• And then type iexpress.exe

You will see the following wizard.

• Click Next, then Choose “Create compressed files only (ActiveX installs)”
• Then Click Next, Add the files you want in your package.
• Then Click Next, click browse and choose the path you want and give any name you want to the package.
• Then Click Next, you can save the setting for creating your package. For now, select “Don’t save”.
• Then Click Next and your package is ready to distribute to anywhere you like.

It is quite amazing that Windows have provided such an amazing small program for free.

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