Access denied on ZIP folder contents extracted in Windows 7

I downloaded one ZIP folder and extracted it in Windows 7. After extracting it shows the file names in green.

Now when I try to open any file, it gives me an Access Denied error. I even set the permissions on that file for full control, but I get the same error.

When I extract the same folder in Windows Vista or XP, I don't get any error.

The file attribute is AE and when I right-click it and select Properties » General » Advanced, the Encrypt contents to secure data option is selected.

When I uncheck this option, I can't apply it – again it gives me the permission denied error.

2 Answers

The file has been encrypted with Bitlocker. You may be out of luck if you downloaded it from somewhere.

This easy to fix:

1. In Windows Explorer, select all the files/folders that have this problem.

2. Right-click and select Properties.

3. In the Properties dialog, select the General tab.

4. In the Attributes section, click on Advanced.

5. In the Advanced Attributes dialog, uncheck 'Encrypt contents'.

6. Click OK in both dialogs.