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How do I unzip ".tgz/.gz" files?


.tgz means .tar.gz, which means that the file is a 'tar' (Tape ARchive) file that
has been gzipped.

1. You will have to download and install a tool called WinRAR.
You can download WinRAR from: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm

If you are on a Windows OS download "WinRAR 3.50"
If you are on a Mac OS download "RAR 3.50 for MacOS X"
(Note: After the trial period is over, you may need to purchase the software)

2. Run the WinRAR Program.

3. Click File -> Open Archive.
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4. Browse to the location where you have .tgz/.gz file. Choose the file and click Open.
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5. Select the file and click Extract To.
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6. Choose the location where you want the extracted file saved. Click OK.
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7. The file is extracted. Now you can view that file using Notepad/Wordpad.


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