How to create a „zip“-file with Windows

With Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 you can combine several files and file folders in one archive.

To create an archive, you have to mark all files or file folders you want to combine with left mouse-button while pushing the Ctrl-button. Then you can click with right mouse-button on one of the marked files and choose “send to -> ZIP-folder”.
Next you approve the Windows-query and the data will be recorded into the new archive. This archive has the file-ending ZIP.

The original files will be retained unchanged.