Yes, Windows 10 does have a built-in zip utility called File Explorer, which allows you to compress and extract files and folders from a zip archive. Here's how you can use it:
1. Locating File Explorer: You can access File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in your taskbar or searching for it in the Start menu.
2. Selecting Files/Folders: Navigate to the file or folder you want to zip or select multiple files/folders by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on them.
3. Compressing Files/Folders: Once you have your desired files/folders selected, right-click on them and choose "Send to" from the context menu, then select "Compressed (zipped) folder." This will create a new zip archive with the selected items.
4. Extracting Files/Folders: To extract files from a zip archive, simply double-click on the zip file in File Explorer. It will open the archive, displaying its contents. You can then drag and drop the files/folders to another location or click the "Extract" button in the toolbar to specify a destination folder for extraction.
5. Managing Zip Archives: You can also perform other operations on zip archives using File Explorer, such as renaming, deleting, or adding files to an existing zip file. Right-click on the zip file and select the appropriate option from the context menu.
By utilizing the built-in zip utility in Windows 10, you can efficiently compress and extract files without the need for any third-party software.