XP Zip Function Missing ...

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Windows XP Home Edition .IE6 / OE6

Hi,
I was told that XP had it's own zip/unzip function.
Mine is missing! (Can't right click send to ..compressed file ...
because it isn't listed). Had to resort to downloading and using Winzip
to unzip
a file.
I would like to know how I can get the XP one back, can anyone help,
please?
Thanks,
Anne
 
Windows XP Home Edition .IE6 / OE6

Hi,
I was told that XP had it's own zip/unzip function.
Mine is missing! (Can't right click send to ..compressed file ...
because it isn't listed). Had to resort to downloading and using
Winzip to unzip
a file.
I would like to know how I can get the XP one back, can anyone help,
please?
Thanks,
Anne
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Hi, Anne!
It's me again (from the OE Newsgroup)!
The XP built-in support for ZIP and CAB files is rather awkward to use
and also restricted to a few basic operations with ZIP archives.
I have personally turned it off and I am using WinZip of which I have
been a registered user for years now.
But if you want to (re)activate the XP built-in zipping/unzipping
feature, here are the steps:
1) Press the 'Windows'+'R' key combination to bring the Run dialog up.
2) Type 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll' to reactivate ZIP file association.
3) Type 'regsvr32 cabview.dll' to reactivate CAB file association.

Alternatively, you might want to try the very good freeware 7-Zip
(http://www.7-zip.org).
Here is a description:
"The main features of 7-Zip:

Highest compression ratio in new 7z format
7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL
Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM
and DEB
For ZIP and GZIP formats 7-Zip provides compression ratio that is 2-10
% better than ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Powerful File Manager
Powerful command line version
Plugin for FAR Manager
Localizations for 40 languages"
 
Windows XP Home Edition .IE6 / OE6

Hi,
I was told that XP had it's own zip/unzip function.
Mine is missing! (Can't right click send to ..compressed file ...
because it isn't listed). Had to resort to downloading and using
Winzip to unzip
a file.
I would like to know how I can get the XP one back, can anyone help,
please?
Thanks,
Anne
Click to expand...
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Hi, again!
I forgot to say that you should reboot for the 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll'
command to become effective.
 
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Hi, Anne!
It's me again (from the OE Newsgroup)!
The XP built-in support for ZIP and CAB files is rather awkward to use
and also restricted to a few basic operations with ZIP archives.
I have personally turned it off and I am using WinZip of which I have
been a registered user for years now.
But if you want to (re)activate the XP built-in zipping/unzipping
feature, here are the steps:
1) Press the 'Windows'+'R' key combination to bring the Run dialog up.
2) Type 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll' to reactivate ZIP file association.
3) Type 'regsvr32 cabview.dll' to reactivate CAB file association.

Alternatively, you might want to try the very good freeware 7-Zip
(http://www.7-zip.org).
Here is a description:
"The main features of 7-Zip:

Highest compression ratio in new 7z format
7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL
Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM
and DEB
For ZIP and GZIP formats 7-Zip provides compression ratio that is 2-10
% better than ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Powerful File Manager
Powerful command line version
Plugin for FAR Manager
Localizations for 40 languages"
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Hi Robert,
Hehehehe, you should know by now that I won't post a question until I
have exhausted all my options, ;o)
I could reactivate the zip thing if it WAS there to be reactivated, but
since it isn't even on the comp I can't comply, sorry.( I did try doing
as you suggested, though, and that has not solved my problem). As
regards
Winzip, I refuse to pay for it! Lil ole meany me, ;o)
I just really want to put the function back where it should be, I didn't
even know it was missing till I had the need to use it! I'm wondering
what other bits aren't on the comp now, but no doubt I will find that
out when I come to use them.
I'll give 7 zip a try, so thanks for that.

Anne.
 
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Hi, again!
I forgot to say that you should reboot for the 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll'
command to become effective.
Click to expand...

Problem remains unresolved.
Anne.
 
Thanks. The zip program doesn't appear to be installed.
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Hi, Anne!
From your (various) problems it would seem that you'd be better off
saving all important personal data to any external storage device for
later restoration, reformatting your HD to make a clean sweep of
everything, then reinstalling XP from scratch.
The Zip function might not be working properly at times on some systems
but it is generally listed. You seem to have a faulty XP install.
 
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Hi, Anne!
From your (various) problems it would seem that you'd be better off
saving all important personal data to any external storage device for
later restoration, reformatting your HD to make a clean sweep of
everything, then reinstalling XP from scratch.
The Zip function might not be working properly at times on some systems
but it is generally listed. You seem to have a faulty XP install.
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Hi Robert,
It isn't a faulty install of XP, I've been in contact with the guy who
gave me the computer. He said he removed several items that weren't
necessary to make room on the HD, the zip facility was uninstalled
because general consensus was it was too bulky. Dammit, he's caused me
some irritations this past week! I assume he knows what he's talking
about, for I surely don't! I've been searching for things that aren't
there! I'm too new at all this comp stuff to have even thought the OS
had been tampered with, let alone have the knowledge to put it right.
I have all the CDs to reinstall, maybe you're right, and I should start
from scratch.
Thanks for the help.
Anne.
 
It isn't a faulty install of XP, I've been in contact with the guy who
gave me the computer. He said he removed several items that weren't
necessary to make room on the HD, the zip facility was uninstalled
because general consensus was it was too bulky. Dammit, he's caused me
some irritations this past week! I assume he knows what he's talking
about, for I surely don't! I've been searching for things that aren't
there! I'm too new at all this comp stuff to have even thought the OS
had been tampered with, let alone have the knowledge to put it right.
I have all the CDs to reinstall, maybe you're right, and I should
start from scratch.
Click to expand...
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Hi, Anne!
Always beware of the so-called "general consensus". With most people it
is often restricted to a very limited circle of friends and
acquaintances. Also "General consensus" is the same as "rumor has it..."
It is always much preferable to start with a fresh install when someone
has messed your system up.
Here are the basic steps:
1) Backup all data of value to some external device (e.g. CDs, Zips or
external HD).
Don't forget to back up your OE settings and mail (use Outlook Express
Freebie Backup from http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup)
2) Reboot then almost immediately press DEL (or any other appropriate
key) to enter the BIOS setup. Make sure that the BIOS boot-up sequence
is starting with the CD-ROM drive (this is assuming that your XP Setup
files are on a CD-ROM). Save your (new) BIOS settings if necessary.
3) Put the XP Setup CD-ROM in the drive.
4) Reboot. You should reboot on the XP Setup CD-ROM.
5) Follow instructions and reformat your HD.
6) Install XP. This should include IE and OE. Install the SP1 update if
you have it.
7) Do not immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable the
XP firewall first (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673) before
connecting to the internet. You can activate after the firewall is
enabled: Control Panel - Network Connections. Right click the
connection you use, Properties, and there is a check box on the
Advanced page to activate the XP Firewall.

8) Install your AV (I can recommend eTrust from Computer Associates at
https://www.my-etrust.com).

9) Go to your AV site and update with all available signature files.
10) Go to Windows Update and install all critical updates from there.
There might be quite a lot of them.

You'll find more detailed information at
http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/setup.html
 
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Hi, Anne!
Always beware of the so-called "general consensus". With most people it
is often restricted to a very limited circle of friends and
acquaintances. Also "General consensus" is the same as "rumor has it..."
It is always much preferable to start with a fresh install when someone
has messed your system up.
Here are the basic steps:
1) Backup all data of value to some external device (e.g. CDs, Zips or
external HD).
Don't forget to back up your OE settings and mail (use Outlook Express
Freebie Backup from http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup)
2) Reboot then almost immediately press DEL (or any other appropriate
key) to enter the BIOS setup. Make sure that the BIOS boot-up sequence
is starting with the CD-ROM drive (this is assuming that your XP Setup
files are on a CD-ROM). Save your (new) BIOS settings if necessary.
3) Put the XP Setup CD-ROM in the drive.
4) Reboot. You should reboot on the XP Setup CD-ROM.
5) Follow instructions and reformat your HD.
6) Install XP. This should include IE and OE. Install the SP1 update if
you have it.
7) Do not immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable the
XP firewall first (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673) before
connecting to the internet. You can activate after the firewall is
enabled: Control Panel - Network Connections. Right click the
connection you use, Properties, and there is a check box on the
Advanced page to activate the XP Firewall.

8) Install your AV (I can recommend eTrust from Computer Associates at
https://www.my-etrust.com).

9) Go to your AV site and update with all available signature files.
10) Go to Windows Update and install all critical updates from there.
There might be quite a lot of them.

You'll find more detailed information at
http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/setup.html
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Robert, the guy that gave the comp to me is a technician of some 10yrs
standing. Even has his own business.
I don't really need to back mail up, I average 1 a week, so that isn't a
problem. No folders in OE to worry about, either.
Don't use the XP Firewall, use Zone Alarm, got the settings printed out
so np there.
I seem to have all I need saved to CD, and have already been to windows
xp help, thanks. Printed out all this info. too. Got enough info to do
this reinstall myself, but if you should hear a big bang, he he, that's
me!

Thanks for all the help, it's very much appreciated.

Anne.
 
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