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No 'zipped folder' option

Anonymous
2022-05-28T13:16:12+00:00

Hello,
I have no option to create a zipped folder, as the image below shows

i can only create WinRAR folders. this is a new computer, so maybe something is missing? I installed winrar shortly after completing the system installation. So how do i get the 'create zipped folder' option again? thanks

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  1. DYARI BARHAM 33,126 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-28T13:52:33+00:00

    Hi Name1MK,

    I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.

    May I know if this screenshot is from your computer or if you download it from the internet?

    If it is yours, you can click on WinRAR Archive to create a Zipped folder, after that, you can add your files to it. Or you can create a regular Folder, add your data to it, then right-click on it > Add to archive to be a zipped folder.

    If it is not yours, try to uninstall and then install WinRAR to see if these options would available for you or not.

    https://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0

    Please let me know if you need further assistance and keep me updated.

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  2. DYARI BARHAM 33,126 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-30T13:58:46+00:00

    Hi Name1MK,

    Thanks for updating me.

    To fix the issue, kindly try the steps below:

    1-Create a regular folder and name it.

    2-Right click on it > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.

    3-The WinRAR zipped file should be created. Right click on it > Properties > Change Open with to Windows Explorer > OK

    Now, the zipped files should be opened with the default Microsoft File Explorer as before.

    Please let me know if you need further assistance.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-05-30T11:36:34+00:00

    Yes, the picture is mine. but my problem is that I don't want winrar to be my default 'zipped folder' option. I want the regular zipped folder to be my default. whenever i create or choose 'send to' a zipped folder, it creates a winrar file. i want it to create a zipped folder file like normal

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