Cannot longer add to ZIP files

[chssvl1]

Hi all. not really sure what happened here. I have a 2020 Macbook pro (four thunderbolt ports) running on the latest OS Ventura (13.3.1).

Out of nowhere the "Add to zip file" function has stopped working (as in when you select some files, right click and select from the menu). Instead of zipping the files I now get a message saying "Where is winzip?" and asking me to look for it. Thing is, I don't recall having ever installed Winzip on this laptop - much less removing it.

How can I restore the "default" zip app? Thanks

 

[bogdanw]

“Add to zip file” was never a function of the default zip utility.
Zip and unzip files and folders on Mac https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp2528/mac
"Compress a file or folder: Control-click it or tap it using two fingers, then choose Compress from the shortcut menu."

You must have had WinZip.

Free alternatives to WinZip
PeaZip https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip/releases
Keka https://github.com/aonez/Keka/releases

 

[chssvl1]

Hmm. thanks. I really don't recall installing it, but I've been transfering my mac setup from several computers now so maybe I did a long time ago and have forgotten. Thanks again!