Disable Zip/Cab folders in WinXP, WinVista & Win7

WinXP:

1. Create a .bat file containing these commands:
   @echo off
   regsvr32 /u %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll
2. Save the .bat file for later uses.
3. Run it to disable zip folders when needed.

WinVista & Win7:

Solution 1: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/13619-zip-folders-enable-disable-windows-explorer-view.html

Solution 2:

1. Install a zip software (such as WinRAR, WinZip, 7-Zip...) to handle all compressed files.
2. Right-click on zip file, choose Open With => Choose default program...
3. Select a zip software as a default program. DONE.

Solutions for Folder Options and Windows problems

When your PC is infected by malicious software, some configurations or files are corrupted or missing. Most happen to Folder Options. Here are some solutions:

1. Show "Hidden files and folders" option: download this reg and click to run it.
2. Restore "Advanced Folder Options": download this reg and click to run it.

What we can do more? Yes, we can fix the problems manually by copying original files from setup CD or cleaned PC to replace infected files; or editing registry, configurations... For serious problems, restore system, reinstall software, reinstall OS...