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Windows Forum / Windows XP / 64-bit / February 2008Unzipping files in XP64
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 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 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. > 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 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Sean 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 > 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 [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Sean 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.  SignatureCharlie. http://msmvps.com/xperts64 http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel > 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 [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Sean 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 > 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 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Sean > 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 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > 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 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. Signaturespud8oy http://www.techtalkz.com - Technology and Computer Troubleshooting Forums |
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