Windows 10: NEED TO OPEN FILES WITH ZIP

Hello, I lost the capacity to open a ZIP file after my computer experienced an OS failure. The computer was repaired by GeekSquad but no more ZIP opening capacity. I have Windows 10 and when the repair was completed Geek gave me the flash driver used in the repair process. I may be able to recover the ZIP app as it may be on the Flash Driver but I don't know if that will pose a security risk. Should I acquire a new app through the Microsoft Store and if so can you recommend which one?

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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).

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/zip-unzip-files

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

 

Can't open Zip Files


When I click a zip file all the options are grayed out. If I right click I do not have an Extract option. If I click Send to Compressed (Zip ) folder it makes another copy in the same folder. What is the next step? How do I open zip this?
Thank you

 

cant open zip files without saving first

When i get an attachment via email like a zip file i cant just open the file from the email i have to save and then open, i have tried the reg fix with the level security but still i cant open files, its a real pain