Could windows update not have some sort of add-on "file association check"
that could allow the user to choose which files to reassociate with the
windows defaults, in much the same way that when I install, for example,
realplayer, it gives me a list of file associations I can make?

Maybe a wizard is the order of the day.

Thanks all for your help though.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

You're welcome Wayne.

Windows Update fix common problems like this?

Good idea. As long as it does not interfere with the user's preferences (file assoc), then it\'s fine.

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Wayne Johnson" wrote in message ...
Thanks Ramesh. That fixed it! Why doesn't Windows Update fix common
problems like this?

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

The .zip file association fix is available he
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Wayne Johnson" Wayne wrote in message ...
That's just it! There is NO "Extract All" option!

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

Waistcoat

You didn't give any details about where you are looking? Right click a ..zip
file and you should see an item called "Extract All" on the pop-up menu.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User