Jimmymacvista

I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select Send
To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to Send To?

dean-dean

Navigate to C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows \SendTo, and
Copy the file "Compressed (zipped) Folder".

Then Paste it into this folder:
C:\Users\(Your Name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo

"Jimmymacvista" <Jimmymacvista@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C29FCBD1-F632-483A-B4D7-3575B1687E86@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
>Send
> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to Send
> To?

Jimmymacvista

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Navigate to C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows \SendTo, and
> Copy the file "Compressed (zipped) Folder".
>
> Then Paste it into this folder:
> C:\Users\(Your Name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo
>
> "Jimmymacvista" <Jimmymacvista@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C29FCBD1-F632-483A-B4D7-3575B1687E86@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
> >Send
> > To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
> > associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to Send
> > To?
>
> Thanks that worked, Why couldn't I find that anywhere else. There are about 5 other people with the same question. Windows Vista Sucks.

CReimanis

This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" - this
option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?

"Jimmymacvista" wrote:

> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select Send
> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to Send To?

Mark L. Ferguson

I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
First, re-register the zip feature
start/.../run, type:
regsvr32 zipfldr

Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
Zip
save this as:
"C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
(zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"

Restart Windows.

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"CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" -
> this
> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
>
> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
>
>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
>> Send
>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to Send
>> To?

Mark L. Ferguson

I forgot to mention that notepad's 'FileTypes" drop box needs to be set to
"All filetypes" when you save these files.

The other one is notepad/new:
type:

desktop

save as:
..../Desktop (create shortcut).DeskLink

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"Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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> I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
> First, re-register the zip feature
> start/.../run, type:
> regsvr32 zipfldr
>
> Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
> Zip
> save this as:
> "C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
> (zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"
>
> Restart Windows.
>
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> .
>
> "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5F9AA005-B314-448F-84FD-B567BA41AA95@microsoft.com...
>> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
>> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" -
>> this
>> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
>> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
>> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
>>
>> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
>>
>>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
>>> Send
>>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
>>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to
>>> Send To?
>

CReimanis

This seemed like it would work, but an error comes up when I run 'regsvr32
zipfldr'. The error is 'Module zipfldr was loaded but the entry-point
DLLRegisterServer was not found. Make sure taht "zipfldr" is a valid DLL or
OCX file then try again'. Any ideas on how to get around that?

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> I forgot to mention that notepad's 'FileTypes" drop box needs to be set to
> "All filetypes" when you save these files.
>
> The other one is notepad/new:
> type:
>
> desktop
>
> save as:
> .../Desktop (create shortcut).DeskLink
>
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>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:84CDF3D7-3E39-42AE-9EAC-19C57C5D5D00@microsoft.com...
> > I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
> > First, re-register the zip feature
> > start/.../run, type:
> > regsvr32 zipfldr
> >
> > Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
> > Zip
> > save this as:
> > "C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
> > (zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"
> >
> > Restart Windows.
> >
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> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> >
> > "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:5F9AA005-B314-448F-84FD-B567BA41AA95@microsoft.com...
> >> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
> >> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" -
> >> this
> >> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
> >> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
> >> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
> >>> Send
> >>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and .zip is
> >>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to
> >>> Send To?
> >

Ramesh, MS-MVP

Restore missing "Compressed (zipped) Folder" option to the Send To menu:
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...d-To-menu.html

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com

"CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:641E94DD-93AB-4627-8D13-D4129D4942BD@microsoft.com...
This seemed like it would work, but an error comes up when I run 'regsvr32
zipfldr'. The error is 'Module zipfldr was loaded but the entry-point
DLLRegisterServer was not found. Make sure taht "zipfldr" is a valid DLL or
OCX file then try again'. Any ideas on how to get around that?

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> I forgot to mention that notepad's 'FileTypes" drop box needs to be set to
> "All filetypes" when you save these files.
>
> The other one is notepad/new:
> type:
>
> desktop
>
> save as:
> .../Desktop (create shortcut).DeskLink
>
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>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:84CDF3D7-3E39-42AE-9EAC-19C57C5D5D00@microsoft.com...
> > I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
> > First, re-register the zip feature
> > start/.../run, type:
> > regsvr32 zipfldr
> >
> > Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
> > Zip
> > save this as:
> > "C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
> > (zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"
> >
> > Restart Windows.
> >
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> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> >
> > "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:5F9AA005-B314-448F-84FD-B567BA41AA95@microsoft.com...
> >> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
> >> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" -
> >> this
> >> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
> >> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
> >> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
> >>> Send
> >>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and ..zip is
> >>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to
> >>> Send To?
> >

CReimanis

Thank you Ramesh for the help. I have tried the directions you sent below
earlier (and again now), and when that didn't work, it prompted Mark
Ferguson's response, but his suggestion led to the error I spoke of in my
last post. So, just copying the appropriate file into the SendTo folder
doesn't seem to be working. I can create a new user account where everything
works fine, but it just isn't working on my admin account. Any more
suggestions? Thank you again.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Restore missing "Compressed (zipped) Folder" option to the Send To menu:
> http://www.winhelponline.com/article...d-To-menu.html
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
> Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com
>
> "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:641E94DD-93AB-4627-8D13-D4129D4942BD@microsoft.com...
> This seemed like it would work, but an error comes up when I run 'regsvr32
> zipfldr'. The error is 'Module zipfldr was loaded but the entry-point
> DLLRegisterServer was not found. Make sure taht "zipfldr" is a valid DLL or
> OCX file then try again'. Any ideas on how to get around that?
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
> > I forgot to mention that notepad's 'FileTypes" drop box needs to be set to
> > "All filetypes" when you save these files.
> >
> > The other one is notepad/new:
> > type:
> >
> > desktop
> >
> > save as:
> > .../Desktop (create shortcut).DeskLink
> >
> > --
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> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> >
> > "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > message news:84CDF3D7-3E39-42AE-9EAC-19C57C5D5D00@microsoft.com...
> > > I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
> > > First, re-register the zip feature
> > > start/.../run, type:
> > > regsvr32 zipfldr
> > >
> > > Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
> > > Zip
> > > save this as:
> > > "C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
> > > (zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"
> > >
> > > Restart Windows.
> > >
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> > > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
> > > Mark L. Ferguson
> > > .
> > >
> > > "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:5F9AA005-B314-448F-84FD-B567BA41AA95@microsoft.com...
> > >> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem of
> > >> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed files" -
> > >> this
> > >> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing. I've
> > >> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted the
> > >> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
> > >>
> > >> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and Select
> > >>> Send
> > >>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and ..zip is
> > >>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back to
> > >>> Send To?
> > >
>

Mark L. Ferguson

It's possible that there is an extra (and corrupt) copy of zipfldr.dll
somewhere in the local path for that user. I would search everywhere for
system and hidden files, and see if this extra zipfldr shows up. If you find
one in the Profile folders for that admin account, I would rename it and
test sendto. Since the other users are working OK, the one it ../system32 is
probably OK.

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"CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6AC8A8A9-BBA9-46DB-950F-D5D9C7865DB8@microsoft.com...
> Thank you Ramesh for the help. I have tried the directions you sent below
> earlier (and again now), and when that didn't work, it prompted Mark
> Ferguson's response, but his suggestion led to the error I spoke of in my
> last post. So, just copying the appropriate file into the SendTo folder
> doesn't seem to be working. I can create a new user account where
> everything
> works fine, but it just isn't working on my admin account. Any more
> suggestions? Thank you again.
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> Restore missing "Compressed (zipped) Folder" option to the Send To menu:
>> http://www.winhelponline.com/article...d-To-menu.html
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>> The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
>> Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>> "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:641E94DD-93AB-4627-8D13-D4129D4942BD@microsoft.com...
>> This seemed like it would work, but an error comes up when I run
>> 'regsvr32
>> zipfldr'. The error is 'Module zipfldr was loaded but the entry-point
>> DLLRegisterServer was not found. Make sure taht "zipfldr" is a valid DLL
>> or
>> OCX file then try again'. Any ideas on how to get around that?
>>
>> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>>
>> > I forgot to mention that notepad's 'FileTypes" drop box needs to be set
>> > to
>> > "All filetypes" when you save these files.
>> >
>> > The other one is notepad/new:
>> > type:
>> >
>> > desktop
>> >
>> > save as:
>> > .../Desktop (create shortcut).DeskLink
>> >
>> > --
>> > Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>> > interface.
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> > Mark L. Ferguson
>> > .
>> >
>> > "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > message news:84CDF3D7-3E39-42AE-9EAC-19C57C5D5D00@microsoft.com...
>> > > I don't see the other replies to your message, but you can try this.
>> > > First, re-register the zip feature
>> > > start/.../run, type:
>> > > regsvr32 zipfldr
>> > >
>> > > Next open notepad to a new file, and type:
>> > > Zip
>> > > save this as:
>> > > "C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\SendTo\Compressed
>> > > (zipped) Folder.ZFSendToTarget"
>> > >
>> > > Restart Windows.
>> > >
>> > > --
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>> > > interface.
>> > > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> > > Mark L. Ferguson
>> > > .
>> > >
>> > > "CReimanis" <CReimanis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:5F9AA005-B314-448F-84FD-B567BA41AA95@microsoft.com...
>> > >> This posting was super helpful - but was unable to solve the problem
>> > >> of
>> > >> highlighting a file and right-clicking to "send to compressed
>> > >> files" -
>> > >> this
>> > >> option is missing; furthermore, "send to desktop" is also missing.
>> > >> I've
>> > >> double checked my regedit as described below, I've copied and pasted
>> > >> the
>> > >> pathways also described below - but no luck. Any suggestions?
>> > >>
>> > >> "Jimmymacvista" wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>> I am trying to Compress files in Vista and When I right click and
>> > >>> Select
>> > >>> Send
>> > >>> To the Compressed File option is missing. I checked Regedit and
>> > >>> ..zip is
>> > >>> associated with compressed files. How do I add that feature back
>> > >>> to
>> > >>> Send To?
>> > >
>>