Windows 10: New Folder now comes compressed.

With the latest update I noticed that the only new folder I can create is compressed. This is very irritating as I have to extract every time in order to create a normal folder. How can I change this setting. We should have the option either way.

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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.

 

Drag-and-Drop into a Windows Compressed Folder Doesn't Update Folder

I've ditched WinZip and am now using Win10 Compressed Folders. When I drag-and-drop files into a previously created compressed folder with the same-named files (earlier file versions obviously) the compressed folder does not update at all. The files in
the compressed folder are not replaced. This applies to all file types, eg text files (.txt), MS Access files (.mdb), jaypeg files (.jpg) etc . I have checked the validity of the contents of the compressed folder (moved it off-site, rebooted PC, etc) but no
joy - the files have not been updated. In addition, new files are not added, although curiously a pop-up progress meter is displayed suggesting large files are indeed being accessed and processed but then not written to the compressed folder.

I have checked many security settings, eg "Controlled Folder Access", etc.

I am running up-to-date versions of Win10 Pro and the problem is on both an 8 year-old desktop and a 3 year-old Surface.

My work-around is to created a new compressed folder with the new files, then delete the old folder and rename the new one to the old one - what a kludge!

Is this a continuation of the woes with Win10 compressed folder/files and will there be a fix soon? If not, I shall renew my WinZip subscription!