Making a password protected Zip file

These notes describe how to zip up a sample package with WinZip (see http://www.winzip.com) and the 'zipping' program included in Windows XP. Other 'zipping' products can be used in a similar manner.

What to do

If necessary, install WinZip.

1. Right-click 'Start'
2. Select 'Explore'
3. Browse to the file to go in the archive
4. Right-click the file
5. If you are using WinZip, select 'WinZip'
6. Select 'Add to Zip...'
7. Click 'New'
8. Specify the name you want to give the zip file, e.g. sample
9. Select a place to save the Zip file to (make a note of this)
10. Click 'OK'
11. Click 'Password'
12. Enter and confirm a password, e.g. sample
13. Make a note of the password, you will need it for your email
14. Click 'Add'
15. Close the archive or add other files.

To add files to the archive

1. Browse to the next file
2. Right-click it
3. Select 'WinZip'
4. Select 'Add to Zip file'
5. Click 'Open'
6. Double-click your Zip file (it will probably be displayed, browse to it if not)
7. Click 'Add'
8. Close the archive or add other files.