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Zipping a folder via batch file

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  • 28-05-2020 8:37pm
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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭


    Trying to zip a folder via a dos batch file.

    The instruction appears to be: 
    zip -r <name>.zip <folder_location>

    However, i get the following error message:
    'zip' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batchfile.

    I've checked the path in the command line and it includes C:\Program Files (x86)\WinZip
    Also, If I right click on the folder I'm trying to zip, I get the menu option for WinZip to Add to..., Zip and..., Congifure, etc. So it would appear to be there. If I type zip /? at the command prompt it gives me the same message as quoted above.

    Some quick googling has shown that zip is not supported by DOS. I'm working on a company network which is heavily locked down and am therefore unable to download any apps or extensions to resolve this.
    Is there any way I can access the code behind the menu option for zip in order to get the folder zipped?
    Or is there another way to do this? Bit of a shame as I've got the remainder of the batch file operational and this was the final step in the entire process.


    Thanks.


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