Problems with compression programs

[Randy]

Hi,

I'm pretty sure that a recent Windows XP updates has
caused a problem with some compression programs that I am
trying to run on my computer(s).

On both my home and office computers (each running
Windows XP Home Ed.) I have recently starting
experiencing a problem where WinRar (a compression
utility) would no longer run. Anytime that I tried to
expand a compressed file the OS would return an error and
I would have to end the task manually in task manager.
Also, if I attempted to uninstall the program, the
uninstaller would cause the same type of error. I
eventually contacted the author of WinRar and he assisted
me in removing the software manually from the registry
and I tried to replace WinRar with WinAce however, I get
the same results with WinAce.

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Randy,

Start from default then take it from there:

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 zipfldr.dll

Restore Zip Folders to Default in XP (Line 139)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hotfix 329048 Causes a Zipped File Not to Be Shown If the Name Contains a
Comma
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q813942


/top10faqs.htm

 

[Randy]

Ok, well I switched my office computer back to Zip
Folders, then removed WinRar manually (still couldn't use
the uninstaller.) After that I went and chatted with one
of my coworkers about which compression program they use
and whether or not it was still working. They had WinZip
and it was, so I d/led it and, sure enough, it works for
me. I don't know why neither WinRar or WinAce wouldn't
work on my home computer, but I'm going to check it out
later this evening.

-----Original Message-----
Hi Randy,

Start from default then take it from there:

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 zipfldr.dll

Restore Zip Folders to Default in XP (Line 139)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hotfix 329048 Causes a Zipped File Not to Be Shown If the Name Contains a
Comma
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN- US;Q813942


--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Hi,

I'm pretty sure that a recent Windows XP updates has
caused a problem with some compression programs that I am
trying to run on my computer(s).

On both my home and office computers (each running
Windows XP Home Ed.) I have recently starting
experiencing a problem where WinRar (a compression
utility) would no longer run. Anytime that I tried to
expand a compressed file the OS would return an error and
I would have to end the task manually in task manager.
Also, if I attempted to uninstall the program, the
uninstaller would cause the same type of error. I
eventually contacted the author of WinRar and he assisted
me in removing the software manually from the registry
and I tried to replace WinRar with WinAce however, I get
the same results with WinAce.

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

.