When you try to modify the content of a zip file on a network share and if the zip file has a long file name, you may observe that the long file name is truncated to a short file name after the file content has been modified.

You try to extract items from a .zip file that contains a folder on a computer that is running a Windows-based operating system. After you do this, you may receive the following message:

Copy File
There is already a file with the same name as the folder name you specified. Specify a different name.
Try Again | Skip | Cancel

If the computer is running Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, the file extraction operation continues after you click Skip.

Note: You may receive the same message during the file extraction. In this case, the extraction process continues after you click Do this for all current items.

If the computer is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008, you receive the following error message when you click Skip:

Copy Folder
An unexpected error is preventing the operation. Make a note of this error code, which might be useful if you get additional help to resolve this problem:
Error 0×800004005: Unspecified error
Try Again | Skip | Cancel

In this case, the file extraction operation fails, and a 0 (zero)-byte file, instead of a folder object, is created in the target folder.

This issue occurs when you extract the items from the .zip file either by using a drag-and-drop operation or by using the “Extract All” option.

When you try to use the Windows Fax and Scan feature to send a fax in Windows Vista, you cannot send the fax. Additionally, you receive the following error message:

The message could not be sent. An error has occurred.

This problem occurs when the fax contains a compressed file with a .zip file name extension as an attachment.

So you’ve downloaded a zip file and now you need to open it. Maybe you need to send some files to a friend via e-mail, but they need to be in a zip file to make the trip. Don’t worry about installing any software, Vista can handle zip files in a snap. There are many ways to do it as well. I saw a post at Maximumpcguides and thought why not do an illustrated guide to how I use Vista to zip and unzip. Keep reading →