Cannot open a zip file

When I try to open a file using windows Explorer zip, the screen flashes several times and I have to stop.

Hi tonimac_az,

1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

2. you receive an error message?

3 when was the last time it was working fine?

4. the problem occurs only with a file?

5. you have any third-party file decompression program installed on the computer?

Check if the problem persists in safe mode.

Start your computer in safe mode

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Restart the computer to return to normal mode

If the problem persists in the thenthen in safe mode I would say Mr scanner SFC on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

The analysis may take some time, so be patient. Windows allows to fix corrupt or missing files it finds. If the information of the installation CD is required to fix the problem, you may be asked to insert your Windows Vista installation CD.

For more information please visit the link below.

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

I hope this helps!

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