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===Creating a .zip file===
With some most versions of Windows, once you've copied the SD card to your hard drive, you can select the folder with left click, then use Newright click->Send to->Compressed (zipped) folder. This will create a file with the .zip extension. Then you can paste your data into this Unfortunately, Windows may hide the ".zip" extension and make it sort of look like a new folder. The icon looks a little different. On windows, it's a good idea in general to turn of the "hide extensions" option. When you open "my computer," click on "tools -> Folder options -> view" and turn off "Hide extensions for known file types."
I prefer the free and open source 7-zip program. http://www.7-zip.org/
You can also create .7z format files, which are a little smaller. More people know how to open a .zip file, but many experienced users prefer .7z.
You can also use .7z->add to archive, which gives you more options, including encryption.
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