Unzipping files in XP64

[Guest Seanb72]

Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in the

way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

 

Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

 

Many thanks

 

Sean

[Guest Juergen Kluth]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

Hi,

have a look at the file extension to application relation on the 32bit pcs

and check, if they are the same on the 64 bitters

check if the app is installed anyway

jk

[Guest Theo]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

There must be some underlying reason causing the problem.

Win x64 & Vista x64 will unzip standard zip compressed files

without any additional tools or utilities.

 

You can also get WinZip and 7-Zip for x64.

 

Perhaps the file integrity is not being maintained when

transferring to x64.

 

 

Seanb72 wrote:

> Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

> has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

> that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in the

> way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

>

> Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

> how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

>

> Many thanks

>

> Sean

[Guest Tom Ferguson]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

XP 64 and Vista 64 both treat Zip files much as they do conventional

directories/folders. Navigate to the zip using Computer. Double left mouse

click on the file. Copy the desired item(s) wherever you want or cut/paste

at your option. Or right mouse click and choose the appropriate option. If

those options are not available to you, there is some underlying problem.

Let us know.

 

Tom

MSMVP 1998-2007

 

"Seanb72" <Seanb72@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:91684B73-3226-42BB-9F7D-EF049C4E5CB8@microsoft.com...

> Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

> has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

> that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in

> the

> way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

>

> Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

> how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

>

> Many thanks

>

> Sean

[Guest Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

I suspect your users are used to using right click in Windows Explorer with

the files. Which, if you're using an older version of WinZip, won't work.

You can either upgrade to the newer version of WinZip, which does support

right click in Windows Explorer, or you can use a different program.

Personally, I prefer WinRAR. They've been very good about supporting 64bit

since it released.

 

--

Charlie.

http://msmvps.com/xperts64

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

 

 

"Seanb72" <Seanb72@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:91684B73-3226-42BB-9F7D-EF049C4E5CB8@microsoft.com...

> Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

> has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

> that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in

> the

> way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

>

> Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

> how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

>

> Many thanks

>

> Sean

[Guest Carlos]

RE: Unzipping files in XP64

 

Hi,

I think this group would give you a more precise answer if you elaborated

the phrase "are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in the

way that they could".

How are they sent (e-mail, what program, usb pen drive, etc.)?

What program do they use to unzip?

What is the unzipping location (e-mail, windows explorer, etc.)?

That would narrow down the many causes to this issue.

Carlos

 

 

"Seanb72" wrote:

> Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

> has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

> that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in the

> way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

>

> Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

> how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

>

> Many thanks

>

> Sean

[Guest philo]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

 

"Seanb72" <Seanb72@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:91684B73-3226-42BB-9F7D-EF049C4E5CB8@microsoft.com...

> Hi, can anyone give me any advice on the following. The company I work for

> has recently installed some new CAD pc's that run xp 64bit. The problem is

> that the users are unable to unzip compressed files that they are sent in

the

> way that they could on their old xp 32 bit pc's.

>

> Any suggestions or info on why this is the case with the 64bit version and

> how can we resolve it as they need to be able to unzip files.

>

> Many thanks

>

> Sean

 

 

XP can handle .zip files

but there are many other forms of compression than .zip

 

have a look at the extension and if it's something other than .zip

you will need the appropriate decompression utility

[Guest spud8oy]

Re: Unzipping files in XP64

 

 

I would recommend WINRAR, I run a 32bit and a 64bit machine and im

constanly transferring zip and rar files between them and WINRAR never

had any problems.

 

 

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spud8oy

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