While processing compressed files, you may encounter an annoying error message that says “Compressed (Zipped) Folder Is Invalid”. How to solve this problem?
Take a look at the following 7 best methods for dealing with problematic compressed files.
1. Reinstall the file compression tool
Here’s how you can reinstall the file compression tool:
1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Enter appwiz.cpl and click OK to open the Programs and Features window.
3. Find your file compression application in the list and select Uninstall to remove it.
4. When you’re done, reinstall the file compression tool from a trusted website.
2. Restart Windows File Explorer
In some cases, this error can be caused by a problem that originates in Windows File Explorer. In such cases, you can only solve the problem by restarting Windows File Explorer.
3. Run File and Folder Troubleshooter
how you can run Microsoft File and Folder Troubleshooter:
1. Download the Microsoft File and Folder Troubleshooter from the Microsoft website.
2. Open the program, click the Advanced option, then check the Apply repairs automatically box. Click Next to continue.
In the pop-up window, check the Renaming or moving files and folders box, and then click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions and restart the device to save these changes.
4. Configure Folder Optimization Settings
how you can configure directory optimization settings:
1. Right-click the problematic folder and select Properties.
2. Select the Customize tab, click the Optimize this folder for drop-down menu, and select General items.
3. Check the box Also apply this template to all subfolders.
Finally click Apply > OK to apply these changes.
5. Repair Corrupted Compressed Folder
To fix corrupted or missing system files, use DISM and SFC.
6. Fix Broken Microsoft Visual Programs
How to repair Microsoft Visual C++ programs:
1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
3. Right-click each Microsoft Visual C++ program and select Change.
Click the Repair button in the next window. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions and reboot the device to save these changes.
If this does not solve the problem, try reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ programs.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Run command dialog box and the Programs and Features window following the previous steps.
2. Right-click each Microsoft Visual C++ program and click Uninstall.
3. From there, go to the Microsoft website and reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ programs. Follow the on-screen instructions and restart the device to save these changes.
7. Updating Windows Devices
If this still cannot be resolved, you may want to consider updating your Windows device. A new version of Windows will come with the latest features that can help address system errors and security threats.
