ZIP-files and XP

Hi all!

I´m trying out the management of zip-files using the inherent XP tool. I´m used to WinZip but I thought I´d give it a try without it.

In WinZip, selected files can be extracted from the zip-archive but the XP tool can only extract all files in the zip-archive.

The alternative is to open the selected file(s) one by one. If the file type isn´t registered you have to select which application to use (NotePad in my case).
Next you have to select "Save as ", specify the path and "All files ". When I select "Save" I get an Error Message stating that a temporary folder could not be created and after clicking OK, I´m taken to the "Save as" dialoque box.

Is this the reality or am I doing something wrong?

If it is the reality, I´m sticking with WinZip.

Thanks for Your time,
Christer

 

Hi Christer

According to Help and Support > search 'zip files' > 'Open a zipped compressed folder' you can extract single files by dragging them to a new location.

Sounds a bit long winded to me when WinZip does so much, so well

I'd stick with WinZip if I were you - much more user friendly!

 

Hi Pete!

That was pretty simple, If I had put my own brain in gear I wouldn´t have to bother You!

Now I´m going to make a ZIP-archive ...... ...... I´m sure I´ll be back!

Christer

 

That too was pretty simple.

Either highlight the selected files, send to Compressed Folder and accept the auto-name.

Or create and name a Compressed Folder, then drag and drop.

I need to see a shrink ...... ...... I´m talking to myself again ...... ...... in public!

Christer

 

Hi Christer - anytime - it's a pleasure

It is often said that the world has two sorts of folk - those who look at help files - and those who ask those who have looked at help files - guess I'm in the former category!

'Speak' to you soon!

 

Hi Pete!

Now, I take it that I´ve just been put in the latter category ...... ...... however, I do look at help files and I do browse knowledge bases but You guys are much quicker and more convenient and nice to talk to ...... more butter ......

Christer

 

No offence meant!

As the British Telecom advert used to say - "It's good to talk" !

 

None taken ...... ......

Christer