Unwanted jZip compressing.

[zammer]

I have used the XP default compressor to zip files. Since I installed jZip it does all compressing into zips. All the files I had previously zipped changed to jZip. I prefer the XP compressor. How do I permanently remove jZip as the default compressor, and change all the (many) previously zipped files back to the original zip files. All I need jZip for is rar files. ThanK you. (I'm a novice, please explain as to a dummy;)[/SIZE]

[Dlyan]

Find the "Configuration" menu opening jZip in "View". Click on it then select "Shell Integration" panel and uncheck "*.zip"
Now XP compressor should be by default.

:D

[zammer]

Thank you. That did it. Perhaps you can help me further: Now when I send compress I'm asked if I want to designate "Compressed (ziipped) folders as the application for handling ZIP files." I click Yes and those files are compressed. But I'm asked it every time I compress. Shouldn't one Yes have been enough?
Since I unchecked Zip from Configuration, my existing pictures Zip files are no longer jZIP, but all my folders and pictures now have a green dot in the lower right corner. What is that?
Also, existing and new zip files icons are now white rectangles with 6 colored dots in the center and a bent upper right corner (excuse me, I'm pretty new). This isn't what they looked like before, when I was using "Compress (zipped)."

[Dlyan]

Now when I send compress I'm asked if I want to designate "Compressed (ziipped) folders as the application for handling ZIP files." I click Yes and those files are compressed. But I'm asked it every time I compress. Shouldn't one Yes have been enough?

Try: Right click on your zipped file -> Property -> Modify -> Select the XP compressor check the box "Always use this...." bellow and click" OK"

Since I unchecked Zip from Configuration, my existing pictures Zip files are no longer jZIP, but all my folders and pictures now have a green dot in the lower right corner. What is that? Also, existing and new zip files icons are now white rectangles with 6 colored dots in the center and a bent upper right corner (excuse me, I'm pretty new). This isn't what they looked like before, when I was using "Compress (zipped).

I don't know what it is...can you put a picture?

May be you've a other archiver installed...

[zammer]

Thanks yet again, Dylan. Doing as you said returned all my files back to XP Compress. AND the green dots and those icons (I hadn't been able to capture a picture) are gone.
One thing: When I go to Props I have General, next to Open With is Change. I select a program (here XP Compressor). The Always Use box is greyed out, cannot be checked. I OK. I am still asked if I want to use XP Comp when I compress files. I have no other archiver. May I impose on you again for advice?

[Dlyan]

To compress with the XP default compressor it's very easy, just right click on your non-zipped file and select in the context menu "Send to..." then "Compressed folder" (Something like that I have French version of Windows ^^)

[zammer]

I wasn't clear. Your instructions were, when I was in Properties, and selected XP Compress as "Open With", I should check the "ALways Use This" box. The box is greyed out and can't be checked. So the system doesn't know to always use it, and every time I compress files it ASKS me if I want to use XP Compress.
I can use XP Compress, I'm not able to instruct that it (or any program) Always Be Used. because that box cannot be checked.
Did I explain it better?

[Dlyan]

Yep you did ^^
It's weird that you can't check the box "Always use..." I'm running on Vista now, I'll try it on XP later so I could see by myself.

But there is something I don't understand, Why you want to use XP compressor? Use jZip!

[zammer]

Dlyan. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you. As to why I prefer XP Compress, all I need is rar files opened. jZIP can do so much more that it's beyond what I know or understand. Perhaps it's that I'm accustomed to XP Comp. I like it's simplcity. I've not any doubt the jZIP is a far superior product. Let's say it's a race car and I'm more a Toyota person.

[Dlyan]

I tried it on XP and it always ask like you. As far as I know there is no solution to remove this alert...

[zammer]

Thanks, Dlyan. I'll try to see if XP can help on this. I suspect it must somehow be associated with jZip, as I was never asked the question before I installed it. Do you think uninstalling and reinstalling jZIP might help? If so, what should I check on Configuration for jZIP to have minimal effect, as I only want it for rar files?

[Dlyan]

I suspect it must somehow be associated with jZip, as I was never asked the question before I installed it. Do you think uninstalling and reinstalling jZIP might help?

I don't think so...or try to uninstall jZip and reboot. Then try to compress a file and click yes when the popup show up.

what should I check on Configuration for jZIP to have minimal effect, as I only want it for rar files?

Check only "*.rar" in jZip configuration (Shell Extension).