Windows 10: File Explorer won't let me delete zipped files or something along those lines

Discus and support File Explorer won't let me delete zipped files or something along those lines in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently downloaded a picture file from dropbox and they installed in a zipped folder. after I had used the photos I tried to delete them out of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Sidnaw, May 12, 2021.

  1. SIDNAW
    Sidnaw Win User

    File Explorer won't let me delete zipped files or something along those lines


    I recently downloaded a picture file from dropbox and they installed in a zipped folder. after I had used the photos I tried to delete them out of the zipped folder. I extracted them, I restarted my computer, I've tried what I thought might fix the issue, but still every time I try to delete these photos from this folder, file explorer stops responding and the deletion process is stuck at 0%. I'm not a very tech savvy person so I appreciate all the help I can get

    :)
     
    Sidnaw, May 12, 2021
    #1
  2. ARUL_D
    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, May 12, 2021
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  3. REBO&ZOOTY
    Rebo&Zooty Win User
    Cant Delete Files From Desktop

    Well, ran into a weird bug with vista, for some reason i cant delete files from desktop, this normaly happens to .exe files, the ONLY fix seems to be to KILL explorer.exe, and delete the file, then restat explorer, anybody got any idea why this happens?
     
    Rebo&Zooty, May 12, 2021
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  4. GSQUADRON
    GSquadron Win User

    File Explorer won't let me delete zipped files or something along those lines

    Folders with zip files

    I have like 30 or more folders and everyone of them has only one single zip file.
    How can I extract all zip files inside of all folders?
     
    GSquadron, May 12, 2021
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