Windows 10: can someone please tell me if this zip file is gone or not and how i can delete it im...

I downloaded a file that may or may not have malware, and most of my attempts to eradicate the zip file are futile. I've essentially gone mad, and any help would be appreciated it. The downloaded file was a zip file, which I did not extract not that I remember, and when I attempt to delete; open; or hover above the trashcan with the file, it does not allow me to. The file is not present in "add or remove programs", or in the control panel "uninstall" section. I would have believed it was gone, but when I looked into its properties tab, my suspicions arose. I cannot insert photos, so, I wil

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.zip can't be set to File Explorer

Hello Kathleen,

I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Type Default programs
  in the search bar and press enter
  
• 
  Click on choose default programs by file type
  
• 
  Select .zip
  and select File Explorer
  

Also you can visit the below link Zip and unzip files.
(Steps applies to Windows 10).

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/zip-unzip-files

Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.

 

deleting zip file

Hi,

I have lumia 720 and yesterday I have downloaded zip file but I am not able to see my files anywhere in the phone and due to this zip file my phone storage has been increased. I want to delete my zip file which is hidden. how to delete the zip file??

 

Access denied to zip file

Hi Stephanie,

The issue that you're experiencing may be due to a corrupted user profile. We have found a workaround regarding the "Access denied" error. Kindly follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
• Copy the files that you want to zip.
• Paste it in the Downloads folder.
• From there, zip your file. You may follow the steps provided in this
  article.

Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.