Windows (XP SP2) has blocked access to zipped files

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Windows will not allow me to unzip zipped files. It says they are "blocked
access" for security. It says I can unblock them by clicking on properties
and checking the Unblock box. But, there IS NO Unblock box.

help please.

thanks
 
Try opening the file and see if you get a window that requests if you want
to run this file. And see if the Unblock option is there?
 
Move the file to a FAT32 partition (if available), and then move it back to
the original location. This resets the zone information (NTFS streams) for
that file.

Other options:

1. If the file is available for download, use a third-party browser or
download manager to download the file.

2. Use WinZip or any other 3rd party zip handler to open/extract the files
in the archive.

3. Use the "streams" utility (from www.sysinternals.com) to clear the zone
information for that file. Thanks to Torgeir Bakken for this tip.

4. Enable the "Do no preserve zone information in file attachments"
Attachment Manager Policy settings using Group Policy Editor (for Windows XP
Professional). This step, however, is *not recommended*, and may leave your
PC insecure.

More information about this Policy setting:

<Q>
This policy setting allows you to manage whether Windows marks file
attachments with information about their zone of origin (i.e. restricted,
Internet, intranet, local). This requires NTFS in order to function
correctly, and will fail without notice on FAT32. By not preserving the zone
information Windows cannot make proper risk assessments.

If you enable this policy setting Windows does not mark file attachments
with their zone information.

If you disable this policy setting Windows marks file attachments with their
zone information.

If you do not configure this policy setting Windows marks file attachments
with their zone information.

</Q>

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


nope.
 
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