Windows Cannot Complete The Extraction (Cannot Open Folder or Create the File) Windows 10

Here is a step-by-step guide for fixing issues with unzipping or decompressing files - specifically, these two errors:

'Windows Cannot Complete the Extraction - Destination File Could Not Be Created'
'Windows Cannot Complete the Extraction - Cannot Open the Folder'

Both of these issues are usually security-related and will require you to check a few settings or change a few things before you will be able to open them properly.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Error Overview: Windows Cannot Complete the Extraction
00:20 - What causes this error in Windows 10
01:08 - First Solution - Check Security Permissions for the File and Folder
04:00 - Second Solution - Make sure it isn't a security or threat issue
05:00 - Third Solution - Check your hard drive for errors
05:55 - Fourth Solution - Use a third-party unzipping software (7-zip)
07:18 - Fifth Solution - Scan system for errors
08:26 - Sixth Solution - Go back and finish the error checking on your hard drive
08:55 - Seventh Solution - Perform a clean boot
10:05 - Thanks for watching!

❗ Disclaimer: Always ensure you trust the source of the files you're trying to access. Bypassing security alerts can expose your system to genuine threats. Ensure your antivirus is up-to-date and routinely scan your computer.

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[RaffaelloLorenzusSayde]

I couldn't do any of the following extractions. The only option I had in properties was General. All file locations have the same name (Archive Root Directory). This is a zipped folder that had some files extracted while others weren't extracted properly. There was no 7-zip option, only extract all which I did previously.

[striker]

You're an absolute legend! I've been trying to download something for literally, no exaggeration, 12 hours.

[broham]

Sir I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have a presentation next week. I needed the inform from a zip folder to complete my project. I worked hours attempting to open this zip file. Nothing worked. But your suggestions made all the difference. Thanks again

[KAPICANDY]

I forgot my zip password. Any idea of how to recover it?

[TheJovialBrit]

Winzip was causing issues so I downloaded, and used, Winrar and it had no issues at all.

[MrAJESH]

Thanks the 7-zip thing did the job for me 👍🏻

[MK-ogjq]

I had a zip file passord protected which failed to unzip through windows "Extract all" option but I installed 7-ZIP and I was able to unzip it using 7-ZIP without any issues.

[patmogotlane]

Thank you sir. You are absolutely amazing

[nkarrpumpky]

I restarted my computer and then all was good. Thank you.

[rahulgtradelinkservices]

long winded complicated and useless. Didnt solve my problem and only gave me a headache