Downloading zip file problem

chinch1959 · 12-28-03, 02:24 PM

I have been trying to download some zip files to my desktop to install on my dell axim but when they show up in my sync folder they are in exel format and winzip will not open them. Exe downloads work fine. I'm running Win 2000 Pro. Any suggestions.

ikehiker · 12-28-03, 04:27 PM

Not sure why you are putting them in the sync folder. Most zipped files need to be unzipped on the PC and if they contain executable files, usually run on the PC for installation to the PPC so there's no need to put them in the synced folder. If they contain *.cab files, then those get copied/moved to the PPC and executed there.

chinch1959 · 12-29-03, 09:10 AM

I,ve tried to send the files to another folder and they still show up in exel format and can not be opened by winzip.

12-29-03, 09:21 AM

Sounds like the file association is changed on your pc. Go into your folder options and go to file types, scroll down to the zip extension and see what application is associated with it.

chinch1959 · 01-01-04, 01:51 PM

I'd like to send a big thankyou to pcwizard2600!!! I finally got around to trying what they said and now all files are recieved in the proper format and everything works like a charm.

01-01-04, 02:03 PM

Your Welcome !! Isn't this site great !!