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Send To Compressed Folder Missing on Windows: Simple Fixes
You should remove all conflicting files in the SendTo folder
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Large files around your PC will consume a lot of memory space. So,compressing the fileson your computer can help free some memory space. However, users complain about missing the Send to compressed folder option on their PC.
The Send to compressed folder option missing means the folder not compressing to Zip on your PC and can sometimes influence your PC not to open Zip files.
Hence, this guide will provide possible solutions to access the Send to compressed back on your PC.
Why is Send to compressed folder missing?
Furthermore, many factors can cause the compressed folder to be missing on your PC. Some are:
These causes are liable to vary on different devices. Nonetheless, we’ll take you through some fixes to get the Send to compressed folder option to appear again.
Readhow to fix zip files not opening or extractingon Windows 11.
What can I do if Send to the compressed folder is missing on Windows?
Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, try the following preliminary checks:
Proceed with the steps below if you can’t fix the issue.
1. Unhide the Compressed (zipped) folder
Unhiding the Compressed folder will prompt its option on the SendTo folder to appear.
2. Restore the Compressed folder shortcut manually
Restoring the compressed folder shortcut manually will add it to the SendTo folder and resolve the missing options.
Check what to do ifyou don’t have permission to save in this locationerror pops up when pasting the folder.
3. Remove the 0-byte Bluetooth shortcut from the Send To folder
Deleting the Bluetooth folder in the SendTo folder will remove the Bluetooth file conflicting with the Compressed folder option. It doesn’t delete the Bluetooth device.
Some users reported that they getWindows cannot complete the extraction errorwhile attempting to extract from compressed files. Check our guide for fixes.
Further, our readers can check our guide onhow to zip a file on Windows 11in a few steps. Also, you can read abouthow to password-protect compressed folders in Windows 11, keeping them safe from intruders.
In conclusion, if Send to compressed folder goes missing, this guide should help you troubleshoot it easily. However, if you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
