I can't extract the zipped files.
Hello
Do a Restore Point to use in case you make a mistake, then you can skip a few steps.
How to create a Vista System Restore Point
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html
If you need later:
How to make a Vista system restore
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
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Now you can skip exports
Click the start Orb - type in the area of search-> regedit - continue click on user account control
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip
Click on the drop down arrow to the left of the file .zip
Right-click on OpenWithList
Click on delete
Click Yes
Right-click UserChoice
Click on delete
Click Yes
Exit regedit
Your .zip files should now open with the native compression/decompression system that comes with Windows Vista.
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If necessary:
How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html
How to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
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How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/ Reset and difficulty Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS,
ZIP, LNK, folder, drive)
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-Windows-Vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/
For Windows Vista file association problems
http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html
I hope this helps.
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I can't extract the zip files; I get an error message that says: "Application not found". When I check help & press the Start button, it tells how to do it. I thought a program to automatically extract compressed files came with Vista.
Hello
1. you use the functionality of Windows Vista to unzip file or third party software?
2. have you done any software or hardware changes on your computer before this problem?
To work with this problem, see the following methods.
Method 1:
Scan of the SFC
Refer to this article for more information on 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
View the results of the analysis.
Method 2:
Run the fixit from following link.
Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-usIn addition, I suggest you to check if the .zip file has been associated with a particular program in the section default programs.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
Check if it helps.
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I am trying to extract a zip file I downloaded, but the option extract is no longer there. I did so many times in the past with no problems. The icon is also different, where it helps to have a folder with a zipper, it is now a white square with a picture of a computer inside. I tried everything... someone please help!
Hello
Can you work with other ZIP files? If Yes, then this file is not a real ZIP file or it is damaged.
Check with the source.---------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have problems with all the ZIP files, that they should contribute:
Do a Restore Point to use in case you make a mistake, then you can skip a few steps.
How to create a Vista System Restore Point
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.htmlIf you need later:
How to make a Vista system restore
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now you can skip exports
Click the start Orb - type in the area of search-> regedit - continue click on user account control
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip
Click on the drop down arrow to the left of the file .zip
Right-click on OpenWithList
Click on delete
Click Yes
Right-click UserChoice
Click on delete
Click Yes
Exit regeditYour .zip files should now open with the native compression/decompression system that comes with Windows Vista.
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If necessary:
How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.htmlHow to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.htmlRestore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html---------------------------------
How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.htmlRestore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/ Reset and difficulty Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS,
ZIP, LNK, folder, drive)
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-Windows-Vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/For Windows Vista file association problems
http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html=====================================
7-zip is a free alternative, and it has a forum to help:
7-zip
http://www.7-zip.org/7-zip - Forums
http://sourceforge.NET/projects/sevenzip/Forums/Forum/457977-zip - Support
http://www.7-zip.org/support.htmlI hope this helps.
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I can't extract the zipped files, all I get is empty folders
Hello
I use Windows 7. I have not downloaded another file compression/extraction software, I use the built-in software. If I try and open the zipped files by choosing the option "extract files" I wonder where I would like to save the extracted files. I said where I want them to go, everything seems to be fine, I told me that the files are checked and and a new folder is created. When I opened this case, however, I like that it is empty.Is - this from there anyway I can access the decompression software to see if something is wrong or there at - it an option to re - install?I am reluctant to introduce the third-party software zip that I use my laptop for my PhD thesis and I don't want to put in place something that will cause problems and send three years of work down the drain.Thank youHello
I suggest you to do the same steps that Marilyn has suggested, just with the files themselves. In addition, instead of click to open files from Windows Explorer, choose any program is indicated for each file. For example, choose Microsoft Word .doc file. Etc.
Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/
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Cannot extract the zipped files
I can't extract the zipped files. An audio file on my desktop as one. MP3.zip file, and when I right click on it, there is no option to extract the file. I have compressed folders that contain pictures and tried to unzip them without success. There is no option in the menu "right click" to extract the selected file. My windows lack extraction or unzipping option? Help, please!
Hello
Maybe the file is not a real. ZIP file - try to download another. ZIP and save it - so go ahead and
Click right on and see if there is an option/unzip Unzip (unpack). If yes then you must check with
the site where you got the. MP3.zip file to see how to handle. Maybe rename it to filename.mp3
HOWEVER filename.zip will work.Download this small utility which is very convenient and comes in. ZIP format just to see if your. ZIP functions
actually work. You can keep the utility or delete, it requires no installation and is very low.What is there in the Startup - free
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.htmlDownload - SAVE - go where you put it - right click on and search for decompress/unzip options.
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IF you have ZIP 3 1 problem here you should fix it up:
How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html
How to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html---------------------------------
How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK,
Folder, drive)
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-Windows-Vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/For Windows Vista file association problems
http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.htmlI hope this helps.
Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.
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Today, I downloaded a zipped file and the "extract all" option is missing? When I double click, it doesn't open the program the zipped file is supposed to play in (i.e - iTunes, Windows Media Center), but nothing does not appear or play? What should I do?
Hi LadyJ03,
Make sure that the downloaded file is not corrupted.
Important The method below mentioned steps show you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756)You can perform the steps described below and check if it works.
Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
1. click on Start and then type regedit in the start search and press ENTER.
2. navigate to the following registry branch:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\ [ext]
Replace the [exe] with the real extension of the file you want to restore the file type association to return to the default Windows Vista original. If you are not sure, simply browse through all the Sub-touche under FileExts.
3. delete the subkey named UserChoice.
4. exit the registry editor.
For more information, please visit the following links:
Compress and uncompress files (zip files)
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/7050d809-c761-43d4-aae7-587550cd341a1033.mspx
Hope this information is useful.
Boumediene. K.
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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How can I disarm the zipped files
When I send a photo or a file attached in my e-mails, ITI has an option for the recipients to click on the zipped files, and he shows them ALL my pictures and files that I DON "T want everyone to see. I was just trying to send them a photo. HOW TO DLETE THIS ZIPPED FILE?
Hello
1. what email provider do you use?
I would do the following:
a. right-click on the zipped file and select extract all.
(b) after they are extracted, except those that you don't want others to see on your hard drive (make a folder) and set the one you want to send as an attachment. -
I changed somhow setting folder zipped removable zipped files to adobe reader and internet explore and I think it's by using the open with option and I need to reset the zipped folder that looks like a folder with a zipper that can be extracted, so I can download and extract zipped files! But how?
Hello
1st 3 here should fix you up
How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html
How to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html---------------------------------
How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK,
Folder, drive)
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-Windows-Vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/For Windows Vista file association problems
http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.htmlI hope this helps.
Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good. -
When I download ANY files on my computer (Windows XP), Firefox opens its ' own record (with Firefox icon); and displays the file name and a progress bar when file downloads - end with no zipped files NOT, as in no .zip or .7z, Firefox just stops (unless there is a process of "autonomous activation" in the file, such as an installation wizard)-it runs correctly.
However, when it is a zip file, MS Excel is enabled - Excel says 'unrecognizable format' - I have plenty of "-cancellation).
It has been produced for at least weeks - it just me is appeared that this started when I upgraded to firefox 8.0 (but not positive) - yesterday, I've upgraded to Firefox 9.0View > toolbars-> Uncheck Menu bar
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How to extract the files zipped on a regular basis, as we did in Win XP in the new Vista?
You can extract the files zip on Vista similarly as in XP: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Compress-and-uncompress-files-zip-files
If you do not have the option: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/reacossiate-zip-folder-with-the-vista-native/45c3d669-11c5-446b-b87b-c73253dbe11e
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Why can't copy the zip file of master suite 6 to a usb port?
Hi I have the problem that when I try to copy the 6 following a key master USB it is said is to big to copy, but the file is only 6 GB and the USB key is 16 GB with nothing inside?
I want to install in another computer in which I'm interested.
FAT16 or FAT32 formatted discs only allow 2 GB or 4 GB as file size, maximum respectively.
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Photo Gallery will not open the zip file
Hi all
Someone sent me an email with 5 photos inside zip file. I downloaded the attachment and open the file with photo gallery. I watched all 5 images successfully. When I tried to turn one of the pictures I noticed the button to rotate the image was gray. I also noticed that the Photo Gallery menu everything is gray. I closed the library and tried the process again. Now all I get is the error response "Photo Gallery can't open this photo or video. The file format is not supported, or you do not have the latest updates. "I tried to download it from the email once again, but just keep getting the same error response. I can't open the zip file AT ALL and have no idea what to do. I also tried Picasa to open the file, but here, the answer is "invalid image". I'm sorry to say that I'm a novice on the actual technical stuff so go easy on me please :) Thanks in advance for any help.
Yes, I double click on the file and looked at the pictures. Now, if I double click on I just get the error message.
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Double click on a zip file it will open but do not unzip.Two things to try:
(1) slide the photos out of the file compressed in a new folder.
(2) make a right-click the folder zipped and in the menu... Choose... Extract all.
John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.
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When I download compressed files, they go to the local level > temp location, when I extracted all the files, they are sent to the My Documents folder. Can I go to local > temp location and delete the zip file? Knowing that I still have the data in the My Documents folder.
Once they are checked, of course. If you want to keep a backup, you can move the zip file in your documents folder.
In fact, you can delete everything in the temporary folder that is not currently in use. Best time to do this removal is immediately after the start, before launching other applications.
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No luck trying to extract the .inf files from the drivers downloaded as zip files
Hello
I try to extract the .inf files from the drivers downloaded as files zip on the Toshiba site, but I'm having no luck.
I'm trying to deploy images by using WDS on Server 2008 and need inf files if it is to succeed, there the answer to this problem.
Thanks in advance.
Hello
I can unpack any driver package downloaded from the Toshiba driver page.
I use the free tool called WinRAR.Maybe it helps you
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I created a zip of a directory tree file using "send to...". "'Compressed (zipped) folder '. When I try to "extract all...". ", he asks me a password for some (not all) of the files in the zip file. I does not have a password for the zip file. I didn't even know it was possible to have a password on a specific file in a zip! Needless to say, I can not give the password because I don't know what it is.
I tried the following:
(1) created with "send to...". "Excerpt from" compressed (zipped) folder ', with 'extract all... '. ». Result: request password.
(2) created with "send to...". "" Compressed (zipped) folder ", extract with 7 - zip. Result: No password query. All the files extracted intact.
(3) created with 7 - zip, extract with "extract all...". ». Result: request password.
(4) created with 7-zip, extract with 7 - zip. Result: No password query. All the files extracted intact.What I find most interesting is (3).
Does anyone have an idea of what's going on? Is there some kind of security on the files meta-data that could / should cause this behavior?
System information:
XP Pro 2002 SP3 on MS network (I have no idea what server, etc..)
Hi ruborg,
Your Windows XP question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro TechNet public. Please post your question in the forum TechNet for assistance:
http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itproxpsp/threads
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