From:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm
Tip: Stop Search from Scanning ZIP files: Un-register the zip and cab file dlls, then reregister them after that.
Before Search:
regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll
regsvr32 /u cabview.dll
After Search:
regsvr32 cabview.dll
regsvr32 zipfldr.dll
If you're planning to use a third-party unzip tool such as WinZip, then the registration part is not required. On the other hand, if you want to have the Windows XP native Zip file support enabled, but don't want to unregister/register each time, then use the tool available here:
Prevent Windows XP from searching inside ZIP and CAB files, without breaking Windows XP's native ZIP / CAB support:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/nofindinsidezip.htm
Download the NoFindInsideZip utility (~11KB) and save to Desktop. Double-click the file to run it. Remove the checkmark near the Zip and Cab file options and then click Apply. Close the utility. This prevents Windows XP Search companion from looking inside Zip and Cab archives when performing a file search. Note that the file association settings are not modified in any way, and they remain intact. You do NOT need to use the utility each time when you perform a file search.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
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