File help please?

[Death Arcana]

ok hi there im on windows vista 64bit
and i accidentally put all my ZIP files to open with adobe reader
(you know when you right click the file and click "open with")
and now i can't open any ZIP files. is there any way to make all my ZIP files
go back to normal?
you know where they have no default opening program?


Edit:
also im trying to install winZIP again and this message comes up "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation"
im logged in as an administrator so i don't know what to do
any help with both of these problems?

 

[thegreatkazoo]

First question:
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6172036.html

If the computer you installed WinZip on is saying that and you're it's sole owner, then check the policies you allowed yourself to have on the Control Panel.

 

[Death Arcana]

thanks man but where would the policies be under?

 

[thegreatkazoo]

thanks man but where would the policies be under?

Open your CP, click System & Maintenance, then click Admin Tools.

 

[Sraigux]

Download winrar.

Open the zip files with "open with" than use winrar and check the checkbox that says "use as default program"

 

[Death Arcana]

i would do that but i really dislike winRAR

 

[thegreatkazoo]

i would do that but i really dislike winRAR

Use 7zip then.
Faster, and has 64bit support:
http://www.7-zip.org/

 

[Death Arcana]

thanks man it seems easier
btw i hate vista so much i want xp back or 7

 

[NixxxoN]

vista haters = computer n00bs =P

its the same as XP but a bit more complex