Fix 'Unable to Open ZIP Files in Windows 10' (One Simple Method)

Can't open zip files in Windows 10? You can fix the problem quite easily by following this simple method. Please let's know if it works for you. Right click on Windows start button I control panel I programs I default programs I set default programs I Windows Explorer I set this program as default. Now restart your computer and check if it's working for you.
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Feb28 produces videos on how to fix common issues with the windows, android and Mac devices. This is a humble initiative. If you have any issues with your tech devices, please let's know, we'll try to find a solution for you. Good luck :-)

[dingodyno]

WIndows 10 has done an update and all the buttons are different now. i feel this video needs an update

[womenwhorockwithsuccess-in]

This is the best tutorial that I have seen yet for opening zip files. I've been searching for a tutorial that takes you straight to the point. Thanks a bunch

[Deleted_User]

Why is every tutorial video on YouTube made by someone Indian and it worked thanks epic video

[vegetarianshift]

Thank you! My zip files were showing up as a white paper icon for some reason, and this solved the issue! Super helpful!

[Talletc]

I'm so happy you have the instructions written as well as i was having difficulty following the video. Thank you

[diamondneedlecorp]

Thank you Feb28, YOU MADE IT SIMPLE AND IT WORKS.

[biffcuy]

when i open set default programs it doesn't like like his screen...and options ?

[abdullahshakeel]

THAANX BRO EVERY1 IS SAYING ITS NOT WORKING BUT IT WORKED FINE 4 ME !! THX AGAIN

[doublethetoast]

Dudeeee you're a god and a life saver!!! TYMS!!!!

[anniechanning]

when I click on default programs it takes me to settings...

[Caseyz]

Thank you it wasn't what I had to do but it helped me figure what I had to do

[ahmadwrekat]

thank you my brother you are the best youtuber ever

[cgorzney]

Worked for me!!! I was struggling to download a zip file of an album I bought and had constantly got a "Failed-Forbidden" message. I followed what this video said to do and it worked!

[annakoryciak]

Thank You. I love your simple instructions and it really worked.

[stephenjones]

My Windows 10 didn't have the "change small icons to 'category'". Other "links" also didn't show on my system, which is usually the case when I'm trouble shooting. Bummer.

[callumkristofer]

Problem is, folders that aren't torrent files, are being opened with Utorrent, meaning that i literally cannot open them... when i try to open them with 7 Zip, It just doesn't work.

[woseparking]

when i click set as deafult it opens setings ;-;

[gtamediaproductions]

mine is different looking and can't do this. Need an updated version of this method please.

[joesgarage]

would of been nice to show the error before you started....

[jonathanrequena]

Did not work i still get the same error message