Compressed (Zipped) Folder Corrupt Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:18 pm Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum Posted by Gavin Stephenson (57 messages posted) I had dozens of files stored in a zip file (using Winzip) and they were password protected. When I left my employer they let me keep the laptop but removed all licensed software, including Winzip. The zip file now showed as a compressed folder. However, I was never asked for a password when I tried to open the files. So, to re-protect them, I used the File menu (while in the folder) to remove the old password, which worked ok. However, I went to add a new one to protect these files and a few new ones added, when I got the error: The Compressed (Zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted. The compressed folder has disappeared as have all the files that were in it. If I try to use the Forward arrow in Explorer to back to the file, I get the same error. I can't find the folder using the commad line either. Where has it gone and how do I get it back? I really need the files!!! Responses to this message: re: Compressed (Zipped) Folder Corrupt (C K: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:48 pm) All messages in this thread [show all] Compressed (Zipped) Folder Corrupt (Gavin Stephenson: Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 4:18 pm) re: Compressed (Zipped) Folder Corrupt (C K: Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 7:48 pm) re: Compressed (Zipped) Folder Corrupt (Gavin Stephenson: Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 11:07 pm) Reply or follow-up to this message Search this forum Start a new thread on a different subject Report abuse of the forum Return to the Windows XP Discussion Forum