zipping

About this tag
The zipping tag covers discussions about compressing and decompressing files on Windows systems. Common topics include the missing 'Send to compressed folder' option, issues with corrupt files after zipping, and recommendations for free zipping applications that support formats like .zip and .rar. Users also seek help on how to zip files for troubleshooting, such as attaching dump files for BSOD analysis, and how to avoid automatic zipping when backing up to external drives. The tag reflects practical problems and solutions related to file compression in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 Unable to zip folders and files

    I am trying to zip a folder. I know that there is supposed to be an option where you right click send to and send the file to a zip or compressed folder. I can do this on my computer at work. However that option is not coming up on my home laptop. Anyone know why or how to fix it? Thank you.
    • Kathy Cool
    • Thread
    • compressed file management files folders laptop right click send to troubleshooting windows zipping
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Corrupt pdf file when copying from Win 7 to XP

    Using a remote desktop connection, pdf files created in Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit (remote machine) using Acrobat 9.4 as the printer are copied using right-click>copy and pasted to the desktop of an XP Pro SP3 machine (local machine) running Acrobat 9.4. When the file is opened in XP system an error...
    • tnashcbad
    • Thread
    • acrobat backup compatibility copy corruption documents email error file size file transfer interoperability pdf remote desktop repair software support troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp zipping
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. L

    Windows 7 What is the best free zipping and unzipping application

    What is the best free zipping and unzipping application, I would like extensions .zip .rar
    • Lukasz
    • Thread
    • 7-zip application compression file format free software rar tools unzip utility zipping
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. B

    Windows 7 Ziping a file

    I want to zip a file so i can get the dmp files to you guys for more assistance with my BSOD. How do I do that?
  5. B

    Windows Vista How to Backup Files to a Portable Hard Drive Without Zipping Them

    I want to backup my files to a portable hard drive. My frirst attempt created all zip files. Can I just copy the files and how do I do it? Brickman