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tim_fischer
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December 30th, 2004 20:00
ZIP file problem with XP Home
I just found these "community" forums yesterday and it helped immensely with my "dead PC" issue (bad power supply) so I'll try with another issue:
I'm not sure how this happened, probably with a software install, but at some point in the recent past, my ability to click on .ZIP files and have them open like a folder has been shot.
When I click on a .ZIP file, I get a message that asks if I'd like to open it or save it. If I click Open, I get the same message again, and again, and again, if I keep clicking open. If I click save I can save the file, but that does me little good.
My work-around was to get a free 3rd-party .ZIP tool, and then I have to remember to choose "Open With" instead of double-clicking the file. But I'd really like to get the XP ZIP capabilities restored to their previous glory...
I assume this is some sort of file association/registry setting trick, but don't know where to start. My efforts at googling have failed.
Thanks!
-Tim
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Posted December 30th, 2004 22:00
Thanks for the info. Problem is, I've tried that. The program selected is "Compressed Folders" But when I double-click, I still get the "open or save" dialog.
I just noticed that when I do an "open with->Compressed Folders", I get the same thing. Now it's starting to look like something is screwy with the "compressed folders" subsystem or something...
Any other advice?
Thanks!
-Tim
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Posted December 30th, 2004 22:00
Try the "ZIP Folder Association Fix" at the end of this list638
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Posted December 30th, 2004 22:00
tim_fischer,
Try going to Start|Run, enter regsvr32 zipfldr.dll and click OK. Try unzipping and see if it works.
638
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Posted December 31st, 2004 00:00
Neither of the above two tricks worked for me, unfortunately...Anything else to try?Thanks,-Tim638
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Posted December 31st, 2004 14:00
Sorry, don`t know any more tricks!I think if I were you I would just associate the 3rd party Zip program with the ZIP filesOR
You could run system file checker
Start/Run
sfc /scannow (Space before /)
You will lose all Updates and SP1/SP2 unless they are on your XP CD638
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Posted December 31st, 2004 15:00
I use bought copy of Winzip (bought it years ago, life time free upgrades). You can download and use for free if you don't mind the nag screen,
Others prefer winrar
http://www.rarlab.com/ there is a trial version (I think it's 30 days)
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Posted December 31st, 2004 15:00
I used WinZip for years before XP, but I kind of like the basic "zip folder" concept XP has. Oh well...
Thanks for trying, all!
-Tim638
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Posted December 31st, 2004 15:00
Tim,
When you registered the .dll file did you receive a confirmation that it was registered properly?
I should also note that sfc /scannow does not remove Windows Updates. That happens when doing a repair reinstall of Windows XP.
Message Edited by Denny Denham on 12-31-2004 09:24 AM
dunedin
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Posted December 30th, 2004 21:00
Hi Tim,
File Associations
Go to Win Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types
Scroll down to ZIP and highlight it. Then click on "Change"