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Iain
Lv 6
Iain asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 9 years ago

how to select default unzip program...?

When I download a file that is in ZIPped form, my laptop tries to open an UNZIP program that needs paid for - but I'm sure there is at least one freeware unzipper on board - how do I make it the default?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Download 7-Zip, which is free of charge for both private as well as business use. Install it, open it and in the preferences of 7-Zip mark it as the default application for each archive format, such as ZIP, RAR, 7Z, et cetera.

  • 9 years ago

    go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs >Set your default program > here search for the exact zip software which u want as default(the programs will be on left side on the screen...

  • 9 years ago

    Start > Default Programs > Set your default program

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Hello,

    I easily got for free Winrar here http://bit.ly/1p3P3a3

    To open compressed files (zip rar jar iso 7z cab uue gz....) you have to use WinRar. With WinRar you can easily decompress files and folders.

    Bye Bye

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  • 9 years ago

    I recommend 7zip.. It's free. With it, just right click the file, put your mouse of '7-zip', and your options will be in there.

    Good luck!

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    attempt looking a zipping software and deploy it -> you may locate that this device makes itself the default. i could propose 7-zip (google "7zip") In 7-Zip go [approaches] > [techniques] > {device} you will see a gaggle of bins which you would be able to verify. each and each will associate 7-zip with certainly one of those zip report.

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