Windows 10: Free Program to zip files

Is there a free program to zip files. Or is there a pay-for one?Thanks,SweetTasha

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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).

Zip and unzip files - Microsoft Support

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

 

.zip is missing in Default Program list

I recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and when I received a .zip file I could not open it. When I went to the Default Programs listing to see what program association was set to open it - the .zip was not listed in the Default Program listing.
How do I get the .zip file back?

 

File is supposed to be a Zip file, but it is being read as a pdf

Hi Nick,

The reason why your .zip files are read as .pdf file is because of incorrect file association.

To resolve this issue, follow the steps below:

• Click Start, click the Settings button, click
  Apps, and then click Default apps.
• Scroll to the bottom and click the link to Choose default apps by file type.
• Scroll down to .zip and click the program listed in the right column.
• Click your preferred zip program to select it and then close the open window.

Let us know if you need anything else.