Create Self Extracting Zip File

What is it?
Self extracting files are made in such a way that the files contained in the zip file are extracted upon execution.

Why make one?
I create self extracting (SFX) files for ease of use. When I want to send someone a group of files, I compress them to save disk space, and then allow it to become a self extracting executable (.exe). When the file is ran, the only window you see is one that prompts you for a location for the files to be extracted to. It makes the end user's responsibility very small and easy.

How?
1. Download and install 7-Zip.
2. Right-click on the file/folder chosen for creation. 
3. Choose 7-zip from the right-click menu.
4. Choose Add to archive....
5. On the right of the program window, choose Create SFX archive (as shown below).

check mark the option as shown

6. Save the file.


That's it!


Note:
Make sure the file name has changed from the zipped format to .exe. This is the extension for an executable. The change can be noted (between step 5 and 6) before saving the archive.