
This is a great feature because it demonstrates the excellent sense of humour that the authors of Microsoft Windows have. What your friend probably doesn't realize is that the Windows 'Send to Compressed (zipped) folder' utility has a mandatory optional feature to automatically not include certain folders in the archive without telling you.


Unbeknownst to them, you just pulled the ultimate prank by telling them to make a corrupted backup! You can tell them "Just right-click on it and select 'Send to Compressed (zipped) folder' and save the zip file". "What's the best way to back up my Eclipse workspace on Windows?"

Silently Corrupting an Eclipse Workspace: The Ultimate Prank - By Robert Elder Introduction
