Windows 10: Zip a folder

I am using windows 10. I need to zip a folder. I made right click on it and select send to compressed zip folder.I received an error message which says "unable to complete the operation. The access is denied". Please how can solve this issue?

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Folders with zip files

I have like 30 or more folders and everyone of them has only one single zip file.
How can I extract all zip files inside of all folders?

 

Transfering photos from a zipped folder to another folder

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are trying to transfer photos from a zipped folder to another folder. I’ll certainly help you with the issue.



You can use the Extract option to transfer the files from a zipped folder to another location. To do this refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Navigate to the location of zipped folder.
   
2. Right click on the zipped folder and select
   Extract All, and follow the instructions.
   

For more information, see
Zip and unzip files.



If you receive access denied error when accessing the folders, refer the steps mentioned in the article

"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows.



Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Folders with zip files

just go to the root folder and do a search for all zip files, then select all and extract where you want.