Files with .Zip Extensions Do Not Open Automatically in Windows Me (268859)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q268859

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a file with a .zip extension in Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), the Open With dialog box is displayed and you are prompted to select a program with which to open the file.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if you do not have Microsoft Compressed Folder support installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install Compressed Folder support; to do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.Double-click Add/Remove Programs.Click the Windows Setup tab.Click System Tools, and then click Details.Click to select the Compressed Folders check box.Click OK twice.
After your computer restarts, your .zip files are associated with Compressed Folders and open as expected.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB268859
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