Can't open Zip Files


  1. Posts : 1
    windows 10
       #1

    Can't open Zip Files


    When I click a zip file all the options are grayed out. If I right click I do not have an Extract option. If I click Send to Compressed (Zip ) folder it makes another copy in the same folder. What is the next step? How do I open zip this?
    Thank you

    Can't open Zip Files-2016_02_08_17_03_561.png
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello scooby, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    It sounds like you default associations for ZIP files may be messed up. If you like, download and merge the .reg file for the listed zip item in OPTION TWO of the tutorial below to see if it may help. It will restore the default associations and registry entries for ZIP files.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8...dows-10-a.html
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 13,848
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #3

    The icon for the .zip file suggests it doesn't have a program associated with it. Windows does have built-in support for .zip files but something must have happened to that feature. I usually recommend the free 7-Zip for working with compressed files, helps in diagnosing where a problem may lie. I found the file on the 'net, downloaded it and opened fine.
    http://www.7-zip.org/
      My Computers


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:23.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums