zipped folder

About this tag
A zipped folder is a compressed archive that reduces file size and bundles multiple files into one. On Windows, users can create a zipped folder by right-clicking a file or folder and selecting 'Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.' Common issues include WinRAR opening a random file instead of the selected one, or receiving a 'File not found or no read permission' error when compressing certain files like minidumps. Zipped folders are frequently used to attach diagnostic data, such as BSOD dump files, to forum posts. However, compressing media files like MP4s may not reduce size significantly with standard zip compression, requiring different settings or utilities.
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    Windows 8 Winrar extract the file I choose to open but open some other file

    Hello, I recently bought a sony waio, windows 8 last December. I installed winrar 4.2 64bit. But whenever I open any zipped folder and chose to open a specific file, winrar would extract out that file. Then, instead of opening that file, it would open any random file from the folder in which...
    • Carox
    • Thread
    • compatibility configuration error extraction files graphics help installation nvidia processor ram random file software sony vaio support troubleshooting windows 8 winrar zipped folder
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software

  2. Windows 7 Compressing media (.mp4) files.?

    Archiving using Winrar produces a file of exactly the same size as does sending to a compressed zipped folder.. am I just using the wrong settings..? (I've tried multiple) or do I need a specific utility for this..? Thanks.
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    Windows 7 BSOD happens every few days ever since I installed Civ 5, I uninstalled Steam and Civ 5

    I attached the zip folder, Thank you for any suggestions

  4. Windows 7 Send to Zipped Folder

    Hello, I am trying to compress a file by sending to zipped folder. The file is a window minidump from a BSOD. I find that when I try and do this I get the error message "File not found or no read permission". I am definitely have administrative rights so I don't know what the problem is...

  5. VIDEO How to ask for help with a BSOD problem

    If you wish someone to assist you with BSOD this is the procedure: Download, extract and run the W7F Diagnostic Tool by right clicking on the W7F Diagnostic Tool executable and choosing Run as administrator . Click on Grab All . When done, go to your desktop --> Right Click on "W7F_folder -->...
    • Captain Jack
    • Thread
    • bsod compression cpu-z diagnostics dump files file attachment help instructions memory problem solving rammon screenshots snipping tool support tech support tools troubleshooting user guide windows 7 zipped folder
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

  6. New Forum Avatars.

    I've recently been messing around with some forum images, logos and photoshop. Here are some 80x80 (default size) Avatars based on the forum emblem. Also included is a zip folder containing the Avatars for anyone to use.. Edit: These have now been added to the forum Avatar page.
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • avatar community customization forum forum emblem graphics image photoshop zipped folder
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler