Zipped folders question

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When I try to open a zipped folder from a website a box comes up asking me if
I want to open, save, or cancel. If I click open, I get a error message
stating that the compressed (zipped) folder is invalid or corrupted. If I
click save, it saves to my desktop were I then can open it without problem.
How can I avoid this extra step of saving and opening from my desktop? I
would like to be able to open it from the webpage without getting the
invalid/corrupted folder message. I do not have any 3rd party zip program,
just the one that comes with Windows XP.

 

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Hi

If you do open the file directly from a web site, there is a possibility
some kind of nasty will infect your PC. Why do you want to skip
virus-checking the file(s) before opening them?

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"drnorsnave" <drnorsnave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:97572DC9-B69E-4DD2-B01B-4232E8A6E6F5@microsoft.com...
> When I try to open a zipped folder from a website a box comes up asking me
> if
> I want to open, save, or cancel. If I click open, I get a error message
> stating that the compressed (zipped) folder is invalid or corrupted. If I
> click save, it saves to my desktop were I then can open it without
> problem.
> How can I avoid this extra step of saving and opening from my desktop? I
> would like to be able to open it from the webpage without getting the
> invalid/corrupted folder message. I do not have any 3rd party zip program,
> just the one that comes with Windows XP.

 

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The zipped folder I try open from the website is from a trusted source. I
need to open it each week to get updated files that I need. I am not
bypassing any AV scan by attemping to open it from the website (that I know
of). Saving it to my desktop and then opening it just seems like an extra
step or two that I shouldnt need to make - not to mention it clutters up my
desktop with zip folders that I later have to delete - but if thats the only
way to get it to open then I guess I have no choice.

 

[bar]

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I can understand your haste to complete a task, howver there are other things
you could do during the download.

In fact the download needs to take place regardless, so the requirement to
make a few more keystrokes is insignifcant. Donloading takes some time even
for small files. Once the download is complte you can choose to Open the
Folder or Open the file directly; if you have make the proper choice at the
commencement of the download.

The benefits are huge. It is a wise practice to follow, that is to save any
and all downloads to a separate folder on your hard drive. That way should
the file ever be needed again for yours or a second PC it can be accessed
quickly.

You may find that one day, the internet access isn't available when you need
a file, and the file will be on your PC; what a blessing.

Again, by following this practice, any files can be properly scanned for
viruses before opening them, another good rule.



"drnorsnave" wrote:

> The zipped folder I try open from the website is from a trusted source. I
> need to open it each week to get updated files that I need. I am not
> bypassing any AV scan by attemping to open it from the website (that I know
> of). Saving it to my desktop and then opening it just seems like an extra
> step or two that I shouldnt need to make - not to mention it clutters up my
> desktop with zip folders that I later have to delete - but if thats the only
> way to get it to open then I guess I have no choice.
>
>