compressed files-password

[david]

hi there!

missing add password feature in file menu Win xp home
edition for zipped files. any help!

thanks

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Open the ZIP file in Windows Explorer, then go to File, Add Password. If
you've installed 3rd party unzipping software, it may have hijacked the ZIP
file association. If so, click Start, Run and enter REGSVR32 ZIPFLDR.DLL

 

[david]

Hi doug,

I did run REGSVR32 ZIPFLDR.DLL and it did run
succesfully but I don't have the add password in the file
menu yet.

I have downloaded WinZip and Winrar. Do I need to
uninstall them?

thanks

 

[Sharon F]

Hi doug,

I did run REGSVR32 ZIPFLDR.DLL and it did run
succesfully but I don't have the add password in the file
menu yet.

I didn't see it at first either, David, until I retried what Doug said.
With the zip file selected, click on File > Open or right click/Open. A new
window appears. That new window will show Extract All and Add A Password
under the File menu.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

David, the ZIP file must be Opened, not just selected.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com

 

[david]

hi sharon,
I have downloaded winzip and the file that I would like
to add password, is a winzip file. So when I click file
menu with the selected "zip file" I have "open file with
winzip" instead of "open" option and I don't have the add
password option. Do you think I should uninstall the
winzip? or you think I should try reinstalling Windows?

thanks

 

[David]

Doug, if I open the file which will be opened by the
winzip then it won't be a "zip file" so that I can use
the "Add password" option. My Windows is Home edition you
remember?

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

A ZIP file, is a ZIP file, regardless of the program used to create it.
However, if WinZip is the Default for ZIP files, you'll have to consult its
documentation for how to add a password. WinZIP takes over all ZIP file
functions from XP, including password protection.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com

 

[David]

Actually I taught of something. Maybe my drive is not
formatted as NTFS and that is the case. How can I find
that my drive is NTFS or FAT?

 

[David]

oh i got it its NTFS...I will have a look at winzip help
file or I will uninstall it to see the difference.

talk later

thanks

 

[David]

I did uninstal Winzip... now i have the "add
password...thanks for your help...

-----Original Message-----
oh i got it its NTFS...I will have a look at winzip help
file or I will uninstall it to see the difference.

talk later

thanks