Windows 10: I can't remove FireFox as the default programm for zip

I don't know what happened, I believe I clicked the Reset button in Settings, but now FireFox is linked as default program to zip files. I tried everything I could find on the Internet, like going to Settings and click the Reset button but that's how it happened in the first place.I tried assoc .zip=CompressedFolder from the command prompt.I tried right click and than choose an application.That last one worked, as in that now Explorer opens my zip files, but still FireFox gets opened as well. And a zip files has the FireFox icon. Does anyone know how to solve this?

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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.

 

Removing duplicate app entries from the default files list

Hi Roger,

There's a possibility that Firefox isn't uninstalled completely on your computer. We suggest that you uninstall it in the
Settings app by following these steps:

• On Start, select that cog icon or Settings.
• Go to Apps and select the program that you want to uninstall.
• Select Uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen.

This will completely remove Firefox from your system and from the Default Apps list. You can also check and save this article that in case you need a guide to

repair or remove programs in Windows 10.

Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further.

If you found our suggestion helpful, kindly mark this post as answer so we can help other Community members that have the same question.

 

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