Zipped files

moonpenny

Can someone explain how I can open a zipped file that was originally made on a Windows XP computer and emailed to a Windows 7 computer.

I have downloaded the file and can read the list of contents but when I click "open" on one of them, the computer is unable to read it.

bsms1147

WinZip, 7Zip, WinRar should all open it.

-TangleFoot-

moonpenny wrote: »

Can someone explain how I can open a zipped file that was originally made on a Windows XP computer and emailed to a Windows 7 computer[?]

Like this.

To extract the entire contents of the compressed folder, right-click the folder, click Extract All, and then follow the instructions.

Double-clicking an individual file in a compressed archive (.zip) will simply extract that file alone to a temporary location.

prowla

Is it possible that the original zipped file had a password?

-TangleFoot-

prowla wrote: »

Is it possible that the original zipped file had a password?

Possible, but unlikely. As I recall that particular function wasn't available to Home Edition users.

When you try to move or open a file that is protected with a password, a Password Needed dialog box is displayed.

moonpenny

thanks everyone - I can open the files but they are all coded??????

-TangleFoot-

moonpenny wrote: »

I can open the files but they are all coded?

What were you expecting to find? It could just be an obscure file format.

On the other hand, if it really is encrypted you'll have to ask the sender about it.