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My Computer does not Download Things Properly Anymore

Pablo the PenguinPablo the Penguin Registered User regular
edited November 2011 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
Recently, I've been having trouble downloading anything off of the internet. When I try download something, instead of it being a zip folder, my computer tries to open it with Adobe reader, and then says it can't, leaving me with nothing. Any advice?

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    TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Control Panel > Default Programs > Set your default programs > Change .zip to your unzipping program

    or

    Control Panel > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a specific program > Change .zip to your unzipping program

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    Pablo the PenguinPablo the Penguin Registered User regular
    I have no idea what my unzipping program is, or where to find it.

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    tsmvengytsmvengy Registered User regular
    Are you running Vista 64 bit? I found this: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html

    That said, something screwed up the association of zip files. You could try a repair install of your OS, or a complete wipe and reinstall.

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    The AnonymousThe Anonymous Uh, uh, uhhhhhh... Uh, uh.Registered User regular
    Pablo the Penguin wrote:
    I have no idea what my unzipping program is, or where to find it.
    Start here. :wink:

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    TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    Yes, just install 7-zip and it should grab all the file associations itself.

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