Windows 10: Is there a file extractor programme in Win10?

I want to update my car sat-nav. The VW instructions tell me I need a file extractor programme and recommend 7-ZIP. But do I already have a file extractor programme in Win 10. I would not know where to start looking. Any help please?

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Hi Beverly,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the issue description you are facing issue in installing game. The issue could be if some security software or some startup items/third party application is restricting it to get installed. So, I would suggest you to
disable security software temporarily, perform
clean boot on your computer and then try to install the game and check if it helps.



Step 1

Try to disable security software temporarily and then see if it helps.

Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have
to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.



Step 2

Perform clean boot.

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.



How to perform a clean boot in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.



Step 3

Now try to install the game. Hope this time you will be able to install it.



If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.



Regards,

 

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Is this info to install the whole game or for the custom content?

 

What format is the update file? Is it a .zip? If so, support for zip files is built into Windows 10. File Explorer can open a .zip file as if it was a folder. You can also right-click on a .zip file and select 'Extract All...'.

*Arrow Unzip Files from Zipped Folder in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

 

Thank you very much ,that is most helpful. I am not much of a techie but the web site states that the file is in a .7z format. I will download the update, that apparently will take eight hours, and see what happens. I have read the link-most helpful.

 

If it's in 7-Zip format (.7z), you may need this:

7-Zip

It's a very common app and used very widely for a long time. It is safe. It's free.
Choose the one for your system architecture, either 64-bit or 32-bit.

 

Many thanks, I will download that if Win 10 will not extract the file. I haven't got round to updating the sat-nav yet. It seems quite a long process, for me anyway.