Folder within folder problem

[Liz Mayhew]

I changed from Winzip to XP zip files. Now, every time I download a custom zip file and extract it, there is a folder within a folder. The only way I can make it work is take out all the files on the desktop and drag them into the main folder, then delete the subfolder. This takes ages. Any tips about what to do?

Liz

[ohbehave]

hi liz...i have that problem too, with some files i download..i just take out the models folder or whatever and put on desktop, delete the other ones and then put back in..when you extract, do you open or save as..when you chose save as it will do that..ive found that if you choose open and then tell it to put in your cusom models or houses then it works right..if you have anymore trouble, feel free to pm me...

[Davimad]

Hi Liz,

I save it directly to custom models and the extract from there.

When the location shows up I delete after custommodels\ In other words...

Extract to Return to Wonderland\cutommodels\Scotland I delete the Scotland part

This prevents two folders.

[Liz Mayhew]

Thanks Inspector - I'll give that a try next time!

Liz

[Davimad]

You are very welcome hen. hee-hee

[popo]

As OB says, if you choose open instead of save you don't get the double folders.

Click open, then when the window appears click extract all, then the extraction wizard appears, click browse to find the custommodels or customhouses folder, no further, then click next and the wizard will put the folder in the right place, then click finish.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[Liz Mayhew]

Thanks Ohbehave, Maureen and Pauline

Your wise advice has sorted out the problem.

Liz