All the downloads zip open with bad program on Windows Vista

OK, I'm not a computer nerd, just a MOM self-taught computer auto. I have never needed help for my computer before. My problem is... all my Zip files that I download from the net are eager to be opened with Adobe Reader. He can't open them because he says that it is not a supported file. I have Windows Vista Edition Home Premium 64-bit with SP1-2. I am grateful for all the help

Hello momof2kids,

Watch the tutorial below to reset the default associations in Windows Vista.
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

You can also check out the article below. Click the article to open the file.

Article KB 950505 - when you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

Please let us know if that helps.

Sincerely,

Marilyn
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