How to make Zip files NOT appear as directories?

[tannim]

Is there a way to make Explorer and other filemanagers NOT show zip files as though they are directories/folders. It's incredibly annoying having them in the folder list.

 

[mxosder16]

Maybe this?

 

[Lebon14]

It's because no software is installed to open them and Windows has standard built-in ZIP compression/decompression. Try using WinRAR (not free) or 7-Zip (Free). They will be normal files if you install one of those.

 

[tannim]

I do not see how the "this" link was at all related, I'm afraid.

Zip is currently associated with IzArc archiver and double clicking on a zip archive will open in the correct program. Windows knows and accepts it is there and is correctly associated.

but it still shows the zip files as folders in the folder tree. I want to turn off showing the zip files as folders in the folder tree. Which has nothing to do with changing their icons.

 

[Brink]

Hello Tannim,

Turning off compressed folders will stop zip files from opening like a normal directory folder in Windows Explorer.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[tannim]

That apparently does not affect windows 7 RC build 7100 in any way and does not turn off the compressed folders. Yes, I restarted after applying.

I still see them. Any more ideas?

Hello Tannim,

Turning off compressed folders will stop zip files from opening like a normal directory folder in Windows Explorer.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Brink]

Sorry Tannim, but you are correct that it does not seem to work anymore in Windows 7.

I even installed 7-Zip and made it the default ZIP program, but the ZIP folders still act like normal folders in the directory by seeing what it is in them in Windows Explorer.

One more item to add to the list to find a workaround for.

 

[ten]

Have you tried running the command "regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll" or is that the same thing those reg files in the links do?

 

[1chaoticadult]

I just used Windows 7 manager to cut this feature off.

 

[Brink]

Have you tried running the command "regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll" or is that the same thing those reg files in the links do?

That's suppose to disable the built-in ZIP feature completely, but it doesn't work for me at all.


1chaoticcadult, what manager did you use?

 

[OEM]

That's suppose to disable the built-in ZIP feature completely, but it doesn't work for me at all.


1chaoticcadult, what manager did you use?

Probably :

Tweak and Optimize your Windows 7 - Windows 7 Manager

 

[1chaoticadult]

Probably :

Tweak and Optimize your Windows 7 - Windows 7 Manager

Correct this is what i used. Right on the money OEM.

 

[Brink]

Working on a tutorial now on how to this at the link below. It has been tested and works perfectly. It should be done here shortly.


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/13619-zip-folders-enable-disable-windows-explorer-view.html

EDIT:
It's done.

 

[tannim]

Well, it worked after I went through the entire registry and deleted every instance of {0CD7A5C0-9F37-11CE-AE65-08002B2E1262} after taking ownership of the cab and zip things.

Now if I could just get rid of that anoying task bar popup with all the windows for each program that is open in it with the X to close any of them. I hate that thing.

 

[copernicus]

Talking about the thumbnails on the taskbar?

 

[tannim]

That box I pointed to in the picture

 

[OEM]

Well, it worked after I went through the entire registry and deleted every instance of {0CD7A5C0-9F37-11CE-AE65-08002B2E1262} after taking ownership of the cab and zip things.

Now if I could just get rid of that anoying task bar popup with all the windows for each program that is open in it with the X to close any of them. I hate that thing.

"Well it worked after..." blah blah blah

Is that the best you can thank some one for there hard work and time???

I usually will avoid any kind of even inference to confrontation, but tannim, you seem to not even be thankful, but upset at the necessary steps needed to set your personal preference.

Shawn (Brink) took time out of his busy life to find a solution to YouR Personal Preference (Not a problem) and made a tutorial for all to use, but specifically cause you asked and you tannim don't even Thank him???

In fact in the same post stating you got what you wanted you bring up another personal preference that you want help customizing.

I suggest a little appreciation in the future if you want help here. Its not just about taking, its about helping each other out and being grateful for the time people put in, whether or not a solution was even reached. No one here owes any one anything, remember that.

 

[tannim]

Thank you brink, for the solution. It had been frustrating me for a long while.

I should indeed have said that earlier.

 

[Brink]

That's ok Tannim. I do understand how the frustrations can be overwhelming at times.

 

[7echno7im]

I just use 7-zip for all archives, but I am sure you are looking for a native way in Windows w/o 3rd party apps.