By Felix Omondi

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Have you downloaded a .zip file only to your Windows computer and are now struggling to open it? By default, you are supposed to right-click the file, and the Extract All option will appear on the resulting jump list.

However, there are times when this option is entirely missing from your jump list when you right-click a .zip file. This article will explore all possible causes for this pesky problem and how to fix it.

Is WinZip installed on your computer?

According to Microsoft’s Community Page, some users reported that while they did not see the Extract All in the jump list, they saw open with WinZip. Now, for those not familiar with WinZip, it is a premium application for opening .zip files.

In the old days (before Microsoft natively baked a tool for opening zipped files), the likes of WinZip used to be the go-to-apps for opening these types of files. Now, that Microsoft has baked the feature natively to Windows 10. Most people will not find a need to purchase the WinZip application.

However, some Microsoft Community Page commenters claim that they bought their computer with the Click here to read entire article

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