windows is blocking zip files

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Steve S

When i try to unzip a folder I got the message that the folder is blocked
to unzip the folder goto properties and unblock the folder, which I did. The
folder still will not unzip. I go back to properties and the unblock button
is gone. I'm running XP Pro sp3

How can i unzip?
 
Could your security software be blocking the archive? Archives are a
common vector for infection.
 
i can view and unzip other folders without a problem. i just try it on
another machine with the same results. it may be the folder.
 
No

On that machine we also turned off all firewall and anti-virus programs,
still couldn't extract files. The company that created the folder suggests
using PK unzip, I'll download and try it.
 
Steve said:
When i try to unzip a folder I got the message that the folder is
blocked to unzip the folder goto properties and unblock the folder,
which I did. The folder still will not unzip. I go back to
properties and the unblock button is gone. I'm running XP Pro sp3

How can i unzip?
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If the ZIPs were created with someting other than XP's zipping ability,
XP will not be able to unzip them. You'll need a 3rd party app such as
winzip or 7zip or one of the many that exist. XP only knows about
what's called "legacy" zip methods.

HTH,

Twayne`
 
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