How to Change Your Default Zip File Program on Windows and Mac

Learn how to easily change your default zip file program for Windows and Mac in a few simple steps.

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To change your default zip file program on Windows, right-click any zip file, select 'Open With,' and then 'Choose Another App.' Select your preferred app, check 'Always use this app to open .zip files,' and click 'OK.' For Mac, right-click the zip file, choose 'Get Info,' expand 'Open with,' select your app, and then click 'Change All.'

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I change the default zip file opener on Windows? Right-click any zip file, select 'Open With,' then 'Choose Another App.' Select your preferred app, check 'Always use this app to open .zip files,' and click 'OK.'
  2. What steps do I follow to change the default zip file program on Mac? Right-click the zip file, choose 'Get Info,' expand 'Open with,' select your preferred app, and then click 'Change All.'
  3. Can I use third-party applications to open zip files? Yes, you can set third-party applications as your default program to open zip files by following the steps for your respective operating system.
  4. What if my preferred zip file opener is not listed? If your preferred app is not listed, you can browse your computer to find it and select it during the 'Choose Another App' process on Windows or locate it under 'Other' on Mac.

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