In order to compile a .zip or .rar movie/tv show all one needs to do is double click on one of the files and it becomes self extracting. (in other words open the ziped file). . To play one, you would need a media player such as vlc (no extra codex necessary) www.videolan.org/. . after you extract the files you might see either a . 1) .avi file in which case just double click on it and play. or . 2) two files, a .bin and a .cue - With those files you can burn to disk using nero or some other software, or you can create a virtual drive with alcohol 120% . . Personally, I would download vlc player, you can watch .bin's with out the hassle of burning or creating virtual drives, it works just like any of your media players except it needs no extra codex to work Ü