windows is blocking zip files

[Steve S]

When i try to unzip a folder I got the message that the folder is blocked
to unzip the folder goto properties and unblock the folder, which I did. The
folder still will not unzip. I go back to properties and the unblock button
is gone. I'm running XP Pro sp3

How can i unzip?

 

[Leonard Grey]

Could your security software be blocking the archive? Archives are a
common vector for infection.

 

[Steve S]

i can view and unzip other folders without a problem. i just try it on
another machine with the same results. it may be the folder.

 

[Leonard Grey]

Does "another machine" have the identical security setup as your machine?

 

[Steve S]

No

On that machine we also turned off all firewall and anti-virus programs,
still couldn't extract files. The company that created the folder suggests
using PK unzip, I'll download and try it.

 

[Steve S]

using PK unzip corrected the problem. Was able to unzip the folder

 

[Twayne]

When i try to unzip a folder I got the message that the folder is
blocked to unzip the folder goto properties and unblock the folder,
which I did. The folder still will not unzip. I go back to
properties and the unblock button is gone. I'm running XP Pro sp3

How can i unzip?

If the ZIPs were created with someting other than XP's zipping ability,
XP will not be able to unzip them. You'll need a 3rd party app such as
winzip or 7zip or one of the many that exist. XP only knows about
what's called "legacy" zip methods.

HTH,

Twayne`