Windows 10: Im not given the option to compress my files!

I've been trying to compress my files to send to a college of mine and yet when I right click and look for the option to create a compressed file. The option is not there. Even after I installed software such as 7zip it still won't let me find or compress files.

Can someone help me with this?

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No option to compress folder

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience and we will surely help you to resolve the issue.

1. How exactly are you trying to compress the folder?

Follow these steps to check if that helps.

1. Locate the file or folder that you want to compress.

2. Right-click the file or folder, point to Send to, and then click Compressed (zipped) folder.

A new compressed folder is created in the same location. To rename it, right-click the folder, click Rename, and then type the new name.

If the issue persists then Perform
System File Check (SFC), and then check if this fixes the issue.

Follow the steps:

SFC scan:

1. Press Windows logo + X.

2. Select command prompt admin.

3. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ (without quotes) and press enter.

4. Restart your computer.

Refer link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

 

Files in C: drive automatically compressing?

As you may already know, if this feature is on, every new folder/file you add starts off automatically compressed. If you would like to turn it off for the whole drive, kindly follow these steps:

• Start File Explorer . In the left pane, right-click on the drive that you would not want to be compressed.
• Click Properties.
• Make sure that the Compress this drive to save disk space box is unchecked.
• Click OK then Apply.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

All my game files are compressed

Hello Jawzski,

Thank you for the reply.

Please follow these steps on the folder you want to extract and let us know-

1. Right click on the folder and select Properties.
   
2. Under the General tab, uncheck the option “Compress this folder”.
   
3. Click on Apply and OK.
   

Please try extracting the files once you uncheck this option.

Hope this helps.

Let us know if you go the help you needed by clicking on Yes or No.

Regards,

Gowrish S

Microsoft Community –Moderator