How to extract files from a zip file when File Manager won'5t, and why won't it?

If File Manager is indicating that the .zip file doesn't exist, there could be several reasons for this issue:

1. File Path Issues: The file may have been moved, deleted, or not downloaded correctly. Ensure that you are looking in the correct directory where the file was saved.
2. Corrupted Download: If the download was interrupted or corrupted, the file may not be accessible. Try downloading the file again to see if that resolves the issue.
3. File Format: Ensure that the file is indeed a .zip file and not another format that may have been mislabeled. Windows File Manager only supports certain archive formats natively.
4. Permissions: Check if you have the necessary permissions to access the file. Sometimes, files downloaded from the internet may have restricted access.

If you want to extract the files without using File Manager, you can use the built-in Windows functionality or consider using a third-party tool like 7-Zip, which can handle a wider variety of archive formats and may provide better error handling.

To extract files using the built-in method:

• Right-click the .zip file and select "Extract All...". Follow the prompts to extract the files to your desired location.

If these steps do not work, you may need to troubleshoot further or consider using an alternative extraction tool like 7-Zip.

References:

• Could Not Open Dump File
• How to: Compress and extract files

Do you have any security software running on your computer? It's possible that they're being too sensitive and accidentally deleted this file.