How to Open With Zipped Folders

**GG_Guru** · 12-31-2008, 06:15 PM

I recently stepped a file for SM but everytime I try to open the folder it uses notepad for its default.

Does someone know how to re-set it to 'Open With' zipped folder? I went to google searches but to no avail.

Sullyman2007 · 12-31-2008, 06:20 PM

Go to "Choose Default Program" and navigate to your compression utility of choice (Winzip/Winrar). Once you find it on your disk, run it. From then on it will always appear under "Open With".

**Plan_Bsk81127** · 12-31-2008, 06:22 PM

Just try and re-do the process. Go and export you file, then when it comes out as the .smzip use Winrar to get the folder out of it, or just open the folder in the .smzip and create your own folder and drag all the insides of the winrar version and place it into the folder you made. Dont know if this has anything to do with your problem, but this is the only way I know how to get a file out of SM. XD

**GG_Guru** · 12-31-2008, 06:22 PM

Thanks a million. ^^

**Dvaerak7Korgo** · 12-31-2008, 06:25 PM

I don't know how to change it to 'Zipped Folder', but If you want to look around your computer for that program, then go to 'Choose Default Program' after highlighting 'Open With' and Click Browse when a box shows up and displays several types of programs. Then maybe you can find it. :P

I think it'd be easier to find info on EVERYTHING about sm/charts/simfiles/and other crap in Stepmania et al. It helped me by a LOT.

Good luck with your charts!

alexdestructions · 01-1-2009, 02:39 AM

You can just go to Send To > Compressed Zip Folder and then you're done. That's very simple, it works for me.

**GG_Guru** · 01-1-2009, 11:02 AM

I might try that also, but Sullyman reminded me of a WinZip program I can download to use as a default. Everything works fine now.

I appreciate the help.

Wineandbread · 01-1-2009, 11:37 AM

I'd use Winrar or at least some other kind of archiving program that would let you open compressed files other than .zip.

OrganisM · 01-1-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KgZ

You know, there should really be a computer help subforum.

I've been screaming for that for months now. Maybe even years. Oh and happy 4.999k.

Right click the file, go to properties, and it should give you the name of the file, type of file, and a box that says "Opens With:". Click "Change", and set it to whatever program you want. Now, all files of the same type as the one you just changed will by default open with that program.

Enjoy.

PS - damn, I am so out of it. I need a drink.

**GG_Guru** · 01-1-2009, 12:58 PM

That's even better than downloading a possibly unprotected program. I agree with computer help subforum idea.

OrganisM · 01-1-2009, 01:06 PM

If there's support for it, it might happen.

**funmonkey54** · 01-1-2009, 01:12 PM

+1 support for computer help subforum.

OrganisM · 01-1-2009, 01:23 PM

Four people so far. It's a good start.

When I get back from Spain on the 14th, I could help.

Wineandbread · 01-1-2009, 03:07 PM

That wouldn't be a bad idea, actually.
Support given.

**Kekeb** · 01-1-2009, 03:35 PM

I would argue that a computer help sub-forum seems out of place, but look at some of the sub-forums like Critical Thinking, Literature, and Media. They don't remotely pertain to FFR, but to the community. We get a fair amount of technology related threads like Web browser discussion, computing problems (like this one), questions on buying computers, and even this newer thread. I think a sub-forum solely dedicated to Computers is way too vague to be actively used, but rather a Technology sub-forum would be better.

OrganisM · 01-1-2009, 09:40 PM

I would second Kekeb. Just as long as there's a place for technology that can cover computer problems, hardware/software discussions, CES and NAB and other tech conventions, and all other aspects of consumer electronics. That's a broad enough scope to entertain discussion and yet have a place to put all these "oh god I just deleted System32" threads. :P

**MalDON** · 01-2-2009, 01:20 AM

Actually, everyone should install 7-zip. Not only is it free (open source), but it's faster than winzip/winrar, has better compression rates, and the 7z format is starting to become more mainstream.

http://www.7-zip.org/

12-31-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
GG_Guru Let em' do what they want Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,219	How to Open With Zipped Folders I recently stepped a file for SM but everytime I try to open the folder it uses notepad for its default. Does someone know how to re-set it to 'Open With' zipped folder? I went to google searches but to no avail. __________________

12-31-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
Sullyman2007 FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 35 Posts: 1,663	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders Go to "Choose Default Program" and navigate to your compression utility of choice (Winzip/Winrar). Once you find it on your disk, run it. From then on it will always appear under "Open With".

12-31-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
Plan_Bsk81127 snooches Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 34 Posts: 6,420	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders Just try and re-do the process. Go and export you file, then when it comes out as the .smzip use Winrar to get the folder out of it, or just open the folder in the .smzip and create your own folder and drag all the insides of the winrar version and place it into the folder you made. Dont know if this has anything to do with your problem, but this is the only way I know how to get a file out of SM. XD

12-31-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
GG_Guru Let em' do what they want Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,219	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders Thanks a million. ^^ __________________

12-31-2008, 06:25 PM	#5
Dvaerak7Korgo 魂氣 혼기 (Wandering Spirit) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders I don't know how to change it to 'Zipped Folder', but If you want to look around your computer for that program, then go to 'Choose Default Program' after highlighting 'Open With' and Click Browse when a box shows up and displays several types of programs. Then maybe you can find it. :P I think it'd be easier to find info on EVERYTHING about sm/charts/simfiles/and other crap in Stepmania et al. It helped me by a LOT. Good luck with your charts!

01-1-2009, 11:02 AM	#7
GG_Guru Let em' do what they want Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,219	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders I might try that also, but Sullyman reminded me of a WinZip program I can download to use as a default. Everything works fine now. I appreciate the help. __________________

01-1-2009, 12:58 PM	#10
GG_Guru Let em' do what they want Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,219	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders That's even better than downloading a possibly unprotected program. I agree with computer help subforum idea. __________________

01-1-2009, 01:06 PM	#11
OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders If there's support for it, it might happen. __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

01-1-2009, 01:12 PM	#12
funmonkey54 The Chill Keeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,127	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders +1 support for computer help subforum. __________________

01-1-2009, 01:23 PM	#13
OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders Four people so far. It's a good start. When I get back from Spain on the 14th, I could help. __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

01-1-2009, 03:35 PM	#15
Kekeb davai Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 35 Posts: 2,765	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders I would argue that a computer help sub-forum seems out of place, but look at some of the sub-forums like Critical Thinking, Literature, and Media. They don't remotely pertain to FFR, but to the community. We get a fair amount of technology related threads like Web browser discussion, computing problems (like this one), questions on buying computers, and even this newer thread. I think a sub-forum solely dedicated to Computers is way too vague to be actively used, but rather a Technology sub-forum would be better.

01-1-2009, 09:40 PM	#16
OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders I would second Kekeb. Just as long as there's a place for technology that can cover computer problems, hardware/software discussions, CES and NAB and other tech conventions, and all other aspects of consumer electronics. That's a broad enough scope to entertain discussion and yet have a place to put all these "oh god I just deleted System32" threads. :P __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

01-2-2009, 01:20 AM	#17
MalDON Retired Staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 619	Re: How to Open With Zipped Folders Actually, everyone should install 7-zip. Not only is it free (open source), but it's faster than winzip/winrar, has better compression rates, and the 7z format is starting to become more mainstream. http://www.7-zip.org/ __________________

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