Final answer:
To un compress a file in Windows, right-click the compressed file, select 'Extract All...', choose a destination, and click 'Extract'. Windows has built-in support for ZIP files, but other formats like RAR may require third-party software.
Step-by-step explanation:
To uncompress (or extract) a file in Windows, you typically follow these steps: Locate the compressed file you want to uncompress. It could be a ZIP, RAR, or another compressed file format. Right-click on the file.Select 'Extract All...' from the context menu that appears. In the dialog that opens, choose the destination where you want the uncompressed files to be placed. Click the 'Extract' button to begin the extraction process.
The Windows operating system comes with built-in support for basic compressed files like ZIP, but for formats like RAR, you may need to install third-party software such as 7-Zip or WinRAR. After installing such software, you can right-click on the RAR file and use the software's specific options to un compress the file. Once extraction is completed, you can access the uncompressed files in the directory you chose as the destination.