Once you have extracted your JDK 7 zip/archive to a folder, you must tell your computer where to find it: Java SE 7 Archive Downloads - Oracle
Inside the extracted folder, you may find a file named tools.zip . Extract this to your final destination (e.g., C:\Java\jdk1.7.0 ). jdk 7 download zip
You must have a free Oracle account to download from the archive. Once you have extracted your JDK 7 zip/archive
Right-click the .exe file and use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to "Extract files...". jdk 7 download zip
If you specifically need a zip-like portable folder for Windows but can only find the .exe , you can manually extract it without "installing" it to your system registry.