(Pre-Requisites: Lesson 2)

{ Download and Install 7-zip }

1. What is 7-zip?
   • 7-Zip is an open source file archiver, or an application used to compress files. 7-Zip operates with the 7z archive format, but can read and write several other archive formats. The program can be used from a command line interface, graphical user interface, or with a window-based shell integration.
   • By downloading and using this software, you agree to 7-Zip's license terms.
   
   
2. Lab Notes
   • In this lab we will do the following:
     1. Download 7-zip
     2. Install 7-zip
    


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1. Open a Command Prompt
   • Note(FYI):
     1. If 7-zip is already installed on your host system, then proceed to the Proof of Lab Section.
   • Instructions:
     1. Click the Start Button
     2. Type cmd in the search box
     3. Click the cmd icon
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2. Determine System Type
   • Instructions:
     1. systeminfo | find "System Type:"
   • Note(FYI):
     1. x64 - 64 Bit Operating System
     2. x86 - 32 Bit Operating System
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3. Open Firefox
   • Instructions:
     1. Click the Start Button
     2. Type firefox in the search box
     3. Click the firefox icon
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4. Save Files Configuration Location
   • Instructions:
     1. Tools --> Options
     2. Click the General Tab
     3. Click the radio button Always ask me where to save files
     4. Click the OK button
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5. Start 7-Zip Download
   • Instructions:
     1. http://www.7-zip.org
     2. Click Download
     3. Click the Save File Button
   • Note(FYI):
     2. Use Section 1, Step 2 to determine if you should download the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
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6. Save 7-Zip
   • Instructions:
     1. Navigate to C:\temp
     2. Click the Save Button
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7. Open Executable File
   • Instructions:
     1. Tools --> Download
     2. Double Click on 7z*.msi file
     3. Click the OK Button
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8. Open Executable File
   • Instructions:
     1. Click the Run Button
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9. 7-Zip Setup Wizard
   • Instructions:
     1. Click the Next Button
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10. 7-Zip EULA
    • Instructions:
      1. Check I Accept...
      2. Click the Next Button
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11. 7-Zip Custom Setup
    • Instructions:
      1. Click the Next Button
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12. 7-Zip Installation
    • Instructions:
      1. Click the Install Button
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13. 7-Zip Completion
    • Instructions:
      1. Click the Finish Button
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1. Open a Command Prompt
   • Instructions:
     1. Click the Start Button
     2. Type cmd in the search box
     3. Click on the cmd icond
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2. Proof of Lab
   • Instructions:
     1. cd "..\..\Program Files"
     2. dir | findstr "7-Zip"
     3. date /t
     4. echo "Your Name"
        • Put in your actual name in place of "Your Name"
        • e.g., echo "John Gray"
   • Proof of Lab Instructions
     1. Press the <Ctrl> and <Alt> key at the same time.
     2. Press the <PrtScn> key.
     3. Paste into a word document
     4. Upload to Moodle
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