diff --git a/src/sampleconf/recoll.conf b/src/sampleconf/recoll.conf
index e425326a..64090065 100644
--- a/src/sampleconf/recoll.conf
+++ b/src/sampleconf/recoll.conf
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ skippedPaths = /media
 # inside Zip archives. Can be redefined for subdirectories. 
 # See https://www.lesbonscomptes.com/recoll/faqsandhowtos/FilteringOutZipArchiveMembers.html
 # </descr></var>
-#zipUseSkippedNames =
+#zipUseSkippedNames = 0
 
 # <var name="zipSkippedNames" type="string">
 #