Vista - ZIP File Support - Restore

Hello Laurelin,

It seems like the ZIP file is empty giving this error. As a test, see if you can extract the shortcut without any problems from the ZIP file in Method One of this tutorial.

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If it still will not work, then you might try the free program 7-Zip to see how it works for you.

7-Zip

Hope this helps,
Shawn

I see. Is there a reason why I was able to see the contents of my compressed file without extracting before but not now? Thanks.

Leeeileenyl,

I have updated the reg download in this tutorial to include more default ZIP settings. Please download and merge it to see if restores your default Vista ZIP feature.

ZIP File Support - Restore

Hope this helps,
Shawn

It's still the same. But at least I can extract the files now. Thanks anyway! =D

Your welcome Leeeileenyl.

You might consider doing a System Restore using a restore point dated before this problem to fix it.

System Restore

Thanks! I've already tried doing system restore before but everytime I try, I says that the maximum number of secrets that may be stored in a single file has been exceeded.

Brink,

My File Association for .zip files disappeared as the others above.

After running Merge on zipfix_vista.reg I received an error "target/destination object not found"?? After running vistazip.reg the .zip Association was changed to IE and I had the same problems as jamepc (12/4/07).

Your advice "You want the compressed folder to be opened with Windows Explorer. (C:\Windows\explorer.exe) The Zip file is associated with Compressed Folders." Worked for me as well. Thank you.

I am curious if that wasn't the problem from the start. Any thoughts?

You're welcome ACT Trainer.

That sounds like it was the problem to start off with. It looks like Compressed Folders had gotten associated with IE7 (iexplorer.exe) instead of Windows Explorer (explorer.exe).

I don't know what happened to change the default zip opener but it seems to be associated with an unknown application.

When I merge the zipfix_vista.reg I get "application not found" and in the properties window next the "Open with" column I get unknown application. If I change my .zip to open with explorer.exe it works like it's meant to but the icon isn't the default one and in the right click menu I don't have the "extract all" button.

Hello Rocky, and welcome to Vista Forums.

It appears that you .reg file association is off as well. Double check in Default Programs (Method Two at link) to make sure that the .reg file extension type has Registry Editor (C:\Windows\regedit.exe) set as it's "Current Program" to be opened with. Afterwards, you should be able to merge the .reg download file to restore the default .zip associations.

Hope this helps,
Shawn