Windows 10: Explorer hangs when opening a zip file

Discus and support Explorer hangs when opening a zip file in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; It typically remains unresponsive for 5-10 seconds until it finally display the contents of the zip file. Extracting files is also relatively slow.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/chimp73, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. Explorer hangs when opening a zip file


    It typically remains unresponsive for 5-10 seconds until it finally display the contents of the zip file. Extracting files is also relatively slow. This is on a i7-U6500 with 16 GB LPDDR3 laptop, so that should not be the problem. I have no add-ons or extensions to Explorer installed.

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    /u/chimp73, Nov 16, 2020
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  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).

    Zip and unzip files

    Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Arul_D, Nov 16, 2020
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  3. Zip Files Open With Internet Explorer

    I accidentally changed all my zip package files to open with Internet Explorer and I can't change it back to opening or downloading as a zip file. When I click "open with," there isn't an option to open with file explorer, and even when I go to "choose
    another app" -> "look for another app on this pc" when I click on windows explorer, it says that the program I selected cannot be associated with this file type. I've tried a bunch of things and my zip files won't change back to a package file, they just have
    an internet explorer icon. When I try to download a zip file, it also downloads with an Internet Explorer icon.
     
    KaitlynPearson, Nov 16, 2020
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  4. Explorer hangs when opening a 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.
     
    Dennis Mop, Nov 16, 2020
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