How to Unzip an ACE File in Windows XP

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of unzipping ACE files on Windows XP, specifically focusing on the limitations of the built-in unzipping utility and exploring alternative software options for handling this file type.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration that Windows XP does not provide an option to unzip ACE files using its built-in utility, which is typically available for ZIP files.
  • Another participant suggests using WinRAR as a solution, noting that it is necessary for handling ACE files.
  • Some participants mention that Windows XP's unzipping capabilities are limited to ZIP files and question whether the OS inherently restricts options for certain file types.
  • One participant proposes using 7-Zip, a free GPL project, to handle ACE files.
  • Another participant mentions alternative software options like QuickZip and PowerArchiver.
  • There is a suggestion that the trial version of WinRAR does not expire, implying it can be used indefinitely for unzipping tasks.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Windows XP's built-in utility does not support ACE files and that alternative software is required. However, there are differing opinions on which software is best suited for the task, with multiple options being proposed without a consensus on a single solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the limitations of Windows XP in handling ACE files and the absence of options in the "Open With..." menu for these file types. There is also mention of potential confusion regarding the functionality of the built-in utility for different file formats.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users of Windows XP who are attempting to unzip ACE files and are seeking alternative software solutions or clarification on the capabilities of their operating system.

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I'm using Windows XP, and it comes with its own unzipping program.
I'm trying to unzip an ACE file...but when I click "Open With", the option to "unzip it"...treat it as a ZIP file...is not there! No option even there!

Instead...I just a get a useless list of all my desktop programs. Where is the Windows XP "ZIP" program...where is it located, so I can open this file ? I tried to associate ACE with ZIP files...and no! No option shown on the screen for doing so! However, I can make it an .exe file...which is really useless here, for example. But how do I open it as a ZIP file?..there is no option shown on the screen to do so!

:cry: Any help??
 
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Windows XP has its own unzipping utility...
and WinRar costs $$$
------------------------
I'm just trying to find the location of the WinXP unzip program (that comes w/WinXP)..so I can finally unzip that file...
But the option doesn't appear! Why not?
Are there files for which WinXP inherently doesn't want to give an unzip option
when people scroll through "Open With..."? (b/c it works for other files!)
 
Check,
quickzip and powerarchiver here.

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bomba923 said:
Windows XP has its own unzipping utility...
and WinRar costs $$$
------------------------
I'm just trying to find the location of the WinXP unzip program (that comes w/WinXP)..so I can finally unzip that file...
But the option doesn't appear! Why not?
Are there files for which WinXP inherently doesn't want to give an unzip option
when people scroll through "Open With..."? (b/c it works for other files!)


I don't think Win XP compression features can deal with .ace files. As far as I'm aware it can only handle .zip files. You need WinRAR for .ace files. You can get it as a trial version.

http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
 
Windows XP only decompresses .zip files...Just get the trial version of Winrar
 
the trial version of winrar will not run out, I use it all the time to zip and unzip files.
 
bomba923 said:
I'm using Windows XP, and it comes with its own unzipping program.
I'm trying to unzip an ACE file...but when I click "Open With", the option to "unzip it"...treat it as a ZIP file...is not there! No option even there!

Instead...I just a get a useless list of all my desktop programs. Where is the Windows XP "ZIP" program...where is it located, so I can open this file ? I tried to associate ACE with ZIP files...and no! No option shown on the screen for doing so! However, I can make it an .exe file...which is really useless here, for example. But how do I open it as a ZIP file?..there is no option shown on the screen to do so!

:cry: Any help??

does 7-zip deal with that extension? it is a gpl project and the binary is free.
 

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