hi,

After re-installing windows for the first time,(after system crash) I can no longer open zipped files. Furthermore I cant Install windows updates, and my downloads seem to real slow.

Also downloaded kaspersky, and it wouldnt fully install(missing components)IE7 wont install either.

It seems like I left something out. I have no clue. Please help, any suggestions??

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.win...pair/part3.htm

Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxphome.windowsrein...pair/part3.htm

It turns out, my windows Installer was bad. And was able to correct the problem through the help of QFIT.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-de776fd4138c

Still unable to open zip files. Should I get winzip or winrar??

Thank for your help kimsland.

Well done.

I prefer Winrar

ZIP reader by PK Ware
http://www.pkware.com/index.php?opti...59&Itemid=103/
Works great for me, does .zip & winrar

Works

http://pkware.cachefly.net/products/Reader/pkreader.exe

Hey there

I personally like the program WinAce.... Can be used for most types of compressed files. Check it out.

Spyder_1386