Unzipping on Windows
Extracting an archive (Unzipping) - WINDOWS
A zipped file is just a folder, or collection of files that have been ‘squeezed’ into one file for ease of transfer or transporting digitally from one place to another.
So how do I access the useable and printable pages then?
Locate your ‘Downloads’ folder, (usually ‘This PC’ – ‘Downloads’) and identify the newly downloaded ‘zipped’ file.
The zipped, (or compressed), file can be identified easily by the zip icon down the folder icon.
‘Right-click’ on the file, and from the following drop menu select the ‘Extract all’ option.
The next pop-up box will appear asking where you wish to extract the file too. Generally, this will default to the same folder as you are currently working on, but you have the opportunity to change this to a more desirable location if needs suit better by clicking on the ‘Browse’ button.
The check box with the tick allows you to opt whether to open the folder as soon as the files extract or not.
Now you are ready to click the ‘Extract’ button.
Let Windows do it’s thing and extract the compressed files to their new location.
Do remember the less powerful your computer and the larger the file that you have downloaded the longer this process will take, don’t worry, it’s going to be worth it!
If for any reason Windows does not allow the extraction process to run, try moving the zipped folder to another location, like ‘My Documents’ or ‘Desktop’.
Getting Crafty with the files
Open the folder that contains all the goodies, and locate the ‘Autorun.exe’ file, that’s the one identified with the disc icon.
After the first run, this will take you to the beautiful and handy clickable interface so you can click the pages you want to print, however if this is the first time you have used this particular kit, there is a couple of things that we may need to take care of first:
This screen only shows because there are some nefarious individuals out there who wishes ill will to others and hide their malicious programs inside autorun programs. The Crafty Witches can assure you the program we send you is completely safe.
Click the ‘More info’ link.
The screen will change slightly giving you more options, The ‘Unknown publisher’ appears simply because The Crafty Witches will not be a recognised partner of Microsoft, hence why this message pops-up at all.
Again, we can assure you the program is safe, and you may go ahead and click the ‘Run anyway’ button that has appeared at the foot of the box.
You will not need to do this again with this kit on this PC/Laptop. However, if you try to run the program on another Windows PC/Laptop, this will pop-up again, just follow the same process to access your artwork.
Similarly, you will need to carry out this process each time you download a new kit from us.
WooHoo it’s time to get crafty?
All you need do now is click on your desired papers, and they will open in your default Portable Document Format (pdf) reader. Remember to click the ‘Next’, ‘More information’ and ‘Exit’ buttons to navigate through the collection.
I don't have the next or exit cauldrons, how do I fix it?
Depending on your screen settings there is a possibility you will have to change either your screen resolution to 1920x1080* and the screen zoom to no more than 125%*
Win 10 – Windows logo – Settings (gear) – System – Display
Win 11 – Windows logo – Settings (gear) – Display
*1920x1080 is an optimal setting, and can be affected by the screen size & shape, and graphics capability of both the graphics card or monitor, (note the Win 11 example is set to 1280x800, as the screen used in this particular example is at it’s maximum range). If you are in any doubt please consider contacting your system administrator, vendor or the support section of the relevant device website for more information.