How do I stop my mac from automatically decompressing files?

I'm working on a website and I have to upload a file to the web server but I can't because my computer automatically decompresses it. What should I do?

Click Restart, and uncheck "Reopen windows when logging back in".
You can also try quitting those apps before you restart. Make sure you quit them completely (cmd-Q) and not just closing the window.
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Click Restart, and uncheck "Reopen windows when logging back in".
You can also try quitting those apps before you restart. Make sure you quit them completely (cmd-Q) and not just closing the window.
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Back up all data before you begin.
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/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist
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/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/Jack
/System/Library/Frameworks/VSearch.framework
~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
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