Save Disk Space with NTFS Compression
Posted By Brent Trahan On February 28, 2007 @ 3:41 pm In All, Misc, Vista, Windows | No Comments
Introduction
You can save a little hard drive space by setting folders to be compressed using NTFS compression. Once they are compressed your computer uncompresses the files on-the-fly when they are being used and recompresses them when finished with.
Compress a Folder with NTFS Compression
- Right-click the folder you want compressed and click Properties.
- Click Advanced.
[1] - Check off Compress contents to save disk space and click OK.
[2] - Click OK in the Document Properties box. You’ll be asked if you want to compress the files and folder within the folder you’re compressing. Make your choice and click OK.
[3]Your computer will now compress the contents of the folder.
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