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December 26th 04, 02:37 PM
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why is a compressed folder counted as a file
When checking 'folder properties' by right clicking on a folder ....the
attributes show the No. of files and folders. But why is a compressed folder counted or read as a File and not a Folder cheers thanks Pete 
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December 26th 04, 03:03 PM
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why is a compressed folder counted as a file
"compressed folder" is a name that microsoft gave to ZIP files.
Zip files are the term that is more correct, because they are actually a file that includes all the other files in a compressed form. "entersandman" wrote in message ... When checking 'folder properties' by right clicking on a folder ....the attributes show the No. of files and folders. But why is a compressed folder counted or read as a File and not a Folder cheers thanks Pete
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December 26th 04, 05:25 PM
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why is a compressed folder counted as a file
Thanks Kenny much appreciated and very quick ta Pete
"Kenny S" wrote: "compressed folder" is a name that microsoft gave to ZIP files. Zip files are the term that is more correct, because they are actually a file that includes all the other files in a compressed form. "entersandman" wrote in message ... When checking 'folder properties' by right clicking on a folder ....the attributes show the No. of files and folders. But why is a compressed folder counted or read as a File and not a Folder cheers thanks Pete
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