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:

Corrupt .ZFSendToTarget file extension setting – The .ZFSendToTarget file extension is responsible for storing compressed files on your PC. So, If the Zip file association is not working, it can cause the Send to compressed folder option to be missing. A Bluetooth file existing in the SendTo folder – If a 0-byte Bluetooth file exists in the SendTo folder, it can cause issues with the SendTo process for other options like the Compressed folder. It can prevent the SendTo items from being displayed in the menu. Malware and viruses – The Send to compressed folder missing on your PC can be due to malware infection. It may impede the process of the SendTo folder, causing it to exclude the send to Compressed folder option.

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. Read how to fix zip files not opening or extracting on 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:

Relaunch the File Explorer. Use anti-malware software to scan and remove all viruses on your PC. Restart your PC in Safe Mode and check if the Send to compressed folder option works.

Proceed with the steps below if you can’t fix the issue. SPONSORED

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 if you don’t have permission to save in this location error 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 get Windows cannot complete the extraction error while attempting to extract from compressed files. Check our guide for fixes. Further, our readers can check our guide on how to zip a file on Windows 11 in a few steps. Also, you can read about how 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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