Hi, I need help again.
I downloaded som zipped files that were zipped with WinRar. Windows unzip does not do these.
I downloaded PeaZip, unzipped the files, the uninstalled from the Control Panel. Now the regular unzip is missing from the rightclick menu.

The regular Window is still there. I downloaded a program and it got unzipped without a problem.
How do I get it back on the menu?
Scrapbookers download lots of kits, fonts etc.
Now I have a folder full of stuff to unzip and don't have a program.
PeaZip is free but it creeps in all the menus and it's just too much.
Thanks if you can help.
emkayess

You can download/install the trial version of Winzip from http://winzip.com The newest version is 11.1

I suggest you first uninstall the PeaZip before installing the Winzip.

Be sure to allow the file association with the RAR and whatever other compressed file types you may need.

Winzip can be used in trial mode until the end of the trial period, then must be purchased. If you would prefer, you can uninstall the winzip when you are done with the files you need now, then after uninstall you will see the extract option restored to your right-click menu.

You can download an earlier version of Winzip which has a much longer trial period. Version 10.0

OldVersion software would be a good choice.

Dwight

Thanks for your reply Dwight.
What you are saying is that I cannot get the regular unzipper from XP back.
I know its still there. It worked for a program download before I realized the right click menu was missing the link.
I just need to find where is resides in the operating system.
That would be fine with me. All the others, WinRar, PeaZip, etc are very invasive.
WinZip is not on my favorite list.
We had it at school and I could never get the hang of it.
I don't really need the WinRar. There is way too much scrapbooking stuff available. I won't really miss the ones I can't get because of the way they are zipped.
Thanks!
emkayess

Right click on the compressed file (zipped, etc) and choose "Open With" from the options.

You may need to use the "Choose Program" option to locate the Compressed (Zipped) Folders option. Use this to allow Windows XP to extract compressed files.

See this picture If the picture is too small to read, click on it to enlarge.

If this doesn't work, you can restore the Extract All Files wizard which is the Windows XP standard extraction tool. I won't go into the details now, but if the above doesn't work, post again and I will go through one method that I know to work. This does involve installing Winzip version 10.0, then setting the options list to allow the right-click menu to restore the Windows default extraction tool. You can then keep or remove Winzip at your discretion.

Dwight

Thank you Dwight, everything is fixed.
I did as you suggested and did an OPEN WITH and after a short hesitation every thing is normal again. I freaked when I saw a folder full of the icons, the blue framed box that means Windows does not know what to do with this.
I firmly resolve not to stray into strange unzip territory again. Thanks for your help.
The regular zippered folders are back.
Thanks again
emkayess