Windows 10: Why does Windows ask if you want to run a .Reg file when zipping it?

Discus and support Why does Windows ask if you want to run a .Reg file when zipping it? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm just curious as for why this happens as it clearly doesn't get run and adds anything to the registry. submitted by /u/ApertureNext [link]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ApertureNext, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. Why does Windows ask if you want to run a .Reg file when zipping it?


    I'm just curious as for why this happens as it clearly doesn't get run and adds anything to the registry.

    submitted by /u/ApertureNext
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    :)
     
    /u/ApertureNext, Feb 27, 2021
    #1
  2. Arul_D Win User

    .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

    Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Arul_D, Feb 27, 2021
    #2
  3. Access denied to zip file

    Hi Stephanie,

    The issue that you're experiencing may be due to a corrupted user profile. We have found a workaround regarding the "Access denied" error. Kindly follow the steps below.

    • Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
    • Copy the files that you want to zip.
    • Paste it in the Downloads folder.
    • From there, zip your file. You may follow the steps provided in this
      article
      .

    Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 27, 2021
    #3
  4. Why does Windows ask if you want to run a .Reg file when zipping it?

    7 Zip or WinRAR?

    The only thing that I don't like about 7-Zip is its Windows 95-vintage graphics. Fortunately, there's a solution for that: 7-Zip Theme Manager.

    • Toolbar themes - change the look of the toolbar in 7-Zip.
    • Filetype themes - change the Windows icons for archive files.
    • 90 toolbar themes and 22 filetype themes to choose from.
    • Changing the SFX-icon (self-extracting archive) is now possible.
    Be sure to grab the 2.1.1. Hotfix to mod any version of 7-Zip from 9.23 to the present release (15.12 as of the time of this post).
     
    Static~Charge, Feb 27, 2021
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