Solved The right-click context menu and 7-Zip
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Cause of the problem
The problem is that Windows 7 uses different context menus for 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
The problem is that Windows 7 uses different context menus for 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
My Computer
- OS
- win7 64b
Dr Who...Thank You...This was an all day endeavor...finally arrived at your post. You should not feel bad at all...I love computers and software and I hate computers and software...Frustration is always there. I followed your steps but did them twice because the first time forgot to download the 64 bit version..sigh...But All good now...
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
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- OS
- 32
I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to post that it has solved my issue completely.
I uninstalled the 32x version and installed the 64x and it worked perfectly, with the context menus all present and correct.
I uninstalled the 32x version and installed the 64x and it worked perfectly, with the context menus all present and correct.
My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 32x
I ran halfway across the Internet and back looking for a solution to this. I never had the problem during the beta period or for the first 18 months under the release version. I built a new system a few weeks back and this has had me pulling my hair out.
The only solution for me was to install both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions. I can't help but suspect that when I run it I am actually using the 32-bit version, though.
The only solution for me was to install both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions. I can't help but suspect that when I run it I am actually using the 32-bit version, though.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self
- OS
- Main - Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-Bit; 2nd - Windows Server 2008 R2
- CPU
- Main - Core i7 2600K; 2nd - Core i7 920
- Motherboard
- Main - Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3; 2nd - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UDR3
- Memory
- Main - 16GB Corsair Vengeance; 2nd - 12GB Corsair Vengeance
- Graphics Card(s)
- Main - XFX Radeon 6870 1GB; 2nd - XFX Radeon 4870 1GB
- Sound Card
- Both: Onboard Realtek Azalia
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Main - Hann 25" + I-INC 25" + Acer 23"; 2nd - Upgrading Soon
- Screen Resolution
- Main - 1920x1080 (All Three Monitors); 2nd - Upgrading Soon
- Hard Drives
- Main - (1) Crucial M4 128GB (Boot)
Main - (1) Seagate 2TB 64MB Cache (Data)
Main - (1) Seagate 2TB 64MB Cache (Data Backup)
2nd - (1) Intel X25-M SSD 80GB (Boot)
2nd - (3) Seagate 1TB 32MB Cache (Data Backup)
2nd - (1) Seagate 320GB (Because)
- PSU
- Main - OCZ 600W Modular; 2nd - OCZ 600W
- Case
- Main - Thermaltake Element G; 2nd - NZXT something or other
- Cooling
- Main - Corsair H80; 2nd - Prolimatech Megahalems
- Keyboard
- Main - Razer Reclusa; 2nd - Old MS Keyboard
- Mouse
- Main - Logitech MX Revolution; 2nd - Old MS Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 20Mbps Time-Warner Cable
I ran into this problem on a friends computer and i went and looked at installed programs and it showed a beta version of 7zip being installed i unintstalled it and the context menu appeared immediately
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- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Asus m70
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- windows 7 ultimate 64
- CPU
- core 2 duo
- Memory
- 4gigs
- Graphics Card(s)
- ati radeonHD 3650
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 19inch
- Hard Drives
- 2x scorpio black 320 gig 7200 rmp
Fix 7zip on windows 7
The solution is the the same for many permision issues in Windows 7.
right click on the shortcut to 7zip > Select Run As Administrator.
Now when you change the settings under Tools > Options, they will take effect.
The solution is the the same for many permision issues in Windows 7.
right click on the shortcut to 7zip > Select Run As Administrator.
Now when you change the settings under Tools > Options, they will take effect.
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- win7 64
tjsummers51l
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I had a similar problem. It turns out, mine was caused by installing the 32bit version on windows 7 64 bit. I know that that shouldn't be a problem, but it was. I uninstalled the 32bit version and installed the 64 bit. Problem was fixed, I had the 7zip options in the context menu again. Here is the link for the latest versions of 7zip from sourceforge
7-Zip - Browse /7-Zip/9.38 at SourceForge.net
TJSummers51l
7-Zip - Browse /7-Zip/9.38 at SourceForge.net
TJSummers51l
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- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Lenovo
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 64bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2.6 Ghz
- Memory
- 6GB
- Hard Drives
- 350 GB
- Antivirus
- Symantec End Point
- Browser
- Chrome, Firefox, IE
This also fixed it for me - uninstalled the x86 (32bit) version, downloaded and installed the x64 version and it now works
So thanks DontCare
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- Dell
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 32bit
- CPU
- Intel i5
- Memory
- 4gb
Birch Tree
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I have this problem – I wanted 7zip to be in my right hand button click menu when using Windows Explorer.
My System
Windows 7; 64 bit running on non-Intel (AMD) processor with two cores.
My Solution
I did what was suggested by "problem212", above(actually back on page 3), and this solved THAT problem. However, it seems dumb that when you are viewing a subdirectory within the 7 zip file window, can't navigate into it by double-clicking or anything else. TELL ME I'M WRONG.
At least now I can invoke the application from anywhere I might explore with Windows Explorer.
My System
Windows 7; 64 bit running on non-Intel (AMD) processor with two cores.
My Solution
I did what was suggested by "problem212", above(actually back on page 3), and this solved THAT problem. However, it seems dumb that when you are viewing a subdirectory within the 7 zip file window, can't navigate into it by double-clicking or anything else. TELL ME I'M WRONG.
At least now I can invoke the application from anywhere I might explore with Windows Explorer.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- OS
- Windows 7 64 bit
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