Solved Windows 11: Can't use context menu "Compress to ZIP file"


Lou2023 said:
compress more but sometimes extract
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Does it help if you choose Show more options/Send to.../Compressed folder?

Also, 7zip should have it's own set of right click options.
 

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Does it help if you choose Show more options/Send to.../Compressed folder?

Yes, this works !! and I prefer to open with windows explorer
 

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Yes, this works !! and I prefer to open with windows explorer
I mean extract this way not open
 

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Is this the answer then ? Annoying that I cant just right click and compress
 

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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
Thankyou for your help
 

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