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win10/11 zip files... how to include empty folders? (moist.catsweat.com)
submitted 2 months ago by originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com to c/techsupport@lemmy.world
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im trying to wrap up a minor process (small dir tree of crap) into a zip file for use by others, but microsoft has decided zips shouldnt include empty folders? wtf?

has it always been this way?

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[-] Jesusaurus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Assuming you are using the native zipping functionality, it might be worth looking into a 3rd party zip tool like 7zip to see if they can do it.

[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 4 points 2 months ago

o0oo0 duh, thanks!

[-] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 months ago

Wanted to recommend 7zip. Windows still doesnt have their shit together

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