Unzipping compressed files w/ Vista

I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite website.
The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but it
doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these compressed
files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure on
the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following the
instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the file
in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I can't
get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
abnormally and locks my computer.

Any suggestions?
--
bookie in Md.

"bookie" <> wrote in message
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>I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite website.
> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but it
> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
> compressed
> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
> on
> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
> the
> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
> file
> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
> can't
> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
> abnormally and locks my computer.
>
> Any suggestions?

Download Winzip for Vista, you can use the full evaluation free for about 50
unzips or something, and then you buy Winzip for $20 and be done with it.

"Mr. Arnold" <MR. > wrote in message
news:...
>
> "bookie" <> wrote in message
> news:66CF7F4E-9AEB-4B2E-ABB1-...
>>I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite
>>website.
>> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
>> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but
>> it
>> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
>> compressed
>> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
>> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
>> on
>> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
>> the
>> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
>> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
>> file
>> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
>> can't
>> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
>> abnormally and locks my computer.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>
> Download Winzip for Vista, you can use the full evaluation free for about
> 50 unzips or something, and then you buy Winzip for $20 and be done with
> it.


Vista unzips by itself.
Also don't get winzip. rip off when there's better free apps like WinRAR.

"bookie" <> wrote in message
news:66CF7F4E-9AEB-4B2E-ABB1-...
>I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite website.
> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but it
> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
> compressed
> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
> on
> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
> the
> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
> file
> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
> can't
> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
> abnormally and locks my computer.
>
> Any suggestions?
> --
> bookie in Md.


Try right clicking, then EXTRACT.
What the hell is so hard about that, I don't know ?
pron zips are known to be unstable.

"Buggs1a" <> wrote in message
news:...
> "Mr. Arnold" <MR. > wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>> "bookie" <> wrote in message
>> news:66CF7F4E-9AEB-4B2E-ABB1-...
>>>I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite
>>>website.
>>> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
>>> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but
>>> it
>>> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
>>> compressed
>>> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried
>>> the
>>> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
>>> on
>>> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
>>> the
>>> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
>>> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
>>> file
>>> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
>>> can't
>>> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
>>> abnormally and locks my computer.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Download Winzip for Vista, you can use the full evaluation free for about
>> 50 unzips or something, and then you buy Winzip for $20 and be done with
>> it.
>
>
> Vista unzips by itself.

It doesn't work on this Vista machine, and I got tired of trying to figure
it out why Vista is blasting off to the moon when it encountered a zip
file.

> Also don't get winzip. rip off when there's better free apps like WinRAR.

It works for me, and you don't tell me what to do, keep it to yourself.

There is no EXTRACT button when right-clicking! I tried this option long ago.
As for winrar, I just did a Google-search for this software and it's NOT free.
There is a free download, but one must purchase it later at $29.00. Plus,
there are limitations w/ the initial download (winrar version 3.71).
--
bookie in Md.


"bookie" wrote:

> I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite website.
> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but it
> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these compressed
> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure on
> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following the
> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the file
> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I can't
> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
> abnormally and locks my computer.
>
> Any suggestions?
> --
> bookie in Md.

"bookie" <>, iletisinde şunu yazdı,
news1A06F6B-2852-4CEC-80BA-...
> There is no EXTRACT button when right-clicking! I tried this option long
> ago.
> As for winrar, I just did a Google-search for this software and it's NOT
> free.
> There is a free download, but one must purchase it later at $29.00. Plus,
> there are limitations w/ the initial download (winrar version 3.71).
> --
> bookie in Md.
>

Try 7zip (http://www.7-zip.org/). It's free. It has never failed to open any
zip file so far on my Vista machine.

Aslan

>
> "bookie" wrote:
>
>> I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite
>> website.
>> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
>> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but
>> it
>> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
>> compressed
>> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
>> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
>> on
>> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
>> the
>> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
>> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
>> file
>> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
>> can't
>> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
>> abnormally and locks my computer.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>> --
>> bookie in Md.

For me, double-clicking .zip files opens them just fine in my Vista Home
Premium. Mine is a new machine with Vista preinstalled, not an upgrade --
don't know if that would make a difference.
LesleyO

"bookie" <> wrote in message
news:66CF7F4E-9AEB-4B2E-ABB1-...
>I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite website.
> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but it
> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
> compressed
> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
> on
> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
> the
> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
> file
> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
> can't
> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
> abnormally and locks my computer.
>
> Any suggestions?
> --
> bookie in Md.

bookie;614545 Wrote:
> There is no EXTRACT button when right-clicking! I tried this option lon
> ago
> As for winrar, I just did a Google-search for this software and it'
> NOT free
> There is a free download, but one must purchase it later at $29.00
> Plus
> there are limitations w/ the initial download (winrar version 3.71)
> -
> bookie in Md
>
>
> "bookie" wrote
> > > >
> > > I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorit
> > website
> > > The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract the
> > b
> > > dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this
> > but i
> > > doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of thes
> > compresse
> > > files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I trie
> > th
> > > procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-i
> > procedure o
> > > the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking an
> > following th
> > > instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed fil
> > an
> > > installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format o
> > the fil
> > > in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture,
> > can'
> > > get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsate
> > > abnormally and locks my computer
> >
> > > Any suggestions
> > > -
> > > bookie in Md. > >

Hi Bookie

See if applying these reg patches will fix your Vista ZIP feature. The
will restore ZIP back to the default settings

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/65...file-vista.htm

an

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/93...ed-folders.htm

Hope this helps
Shaw

--
Brin

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I'll seriously consider your suggestion
--
bookie in Md.


"aslan" wrote:

> "bookie" <>, iletisinde şunu yazdı,
> news1A06F6B-2852-4CEC-80BA-...
> > There is no EXTRACT button when right-clicking! I tried this option long
> > ago.
> > As for winrar, I just did a Google-search for this software and it's NOT
> > free.
> > There is a free download, but one must purchase it later at $29.00. Plus,
> > there are limitations w/ the initial download (winrar version 3.71).
> > --
> > bookie in Md.
> >
>
> Try 7zip (http://www.7-zip.org/). It's free. It has never failed to open any
> zip file so far on my Vista machine.
>
> Aslan
>
> >
> > "bookie" wrote:
> >
> >> I have downloaded compressed (zip format) pictures from a favorite
> >> website.
> >> The Vista help section for unzipping these files is to extract them by
> >> dragging from one location to another location. I have tried this, but
> >> it
> >> doesn't work. However, a while ago, I had downloaded one of these
> >> compressed
> >> files to my Desktop and then copied it to "Pictures" folder. I tried the
> >> procedure for loading new wallpaper using the Vista's built-in procedure
> >> on
> >> the Desktop by initiating the procedure by right-clicking and following
> >> the
> >> instructions. This procedure successfully used the compressed file and
> >> installed the new wallpaper as well as placing an unzipped format of the
> >> file
> >> in my Pictures folder. But, when I try to download another picture, I
> >> can't
> >> get it to unzip and when I open a copy of this, the window pulsates
> >> abnormally and locks my computer.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions?
> >> --
> >> bookie in Md.
>
>