Windows 10: Cannot zip a file

Discus and support Cannot zip a file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; For some dumb reason I can't zip up my file of a project. I clicked the option to send that file into a compressed zipped file but it wouldn't carry... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JustAGhost, Mar 12, 2020.

  1. Cannot zip a file


    For some dumb reason I can't zip up my file of a project.


    I clicked the option to send that file into a compressed zipped file but it wouldn't carry that option out, as if I never clicked the option.


    What the fluff is going on???

    :)
     
    JustAGhost, Mar 12, 2020
    #1
  2. Arul_D Win User

    .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.
     
    Arul_D, Mar 12, 2020
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Dennis Mop, Mar 12, 2020
    #3
  4. pyramid10 Win User

    Cannot zip a file

    Extracting Zip Files


    Are the step-by-step processes identical? That is, the folder extracted from and the folder extracted to belong to the same hierarchical file system structure. If they are, that suggests mildly the Cumulative Update left an electron or two out of place.
     
    pyramid10, Mar 12, 2020
    #4
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