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Compressing files and folders is a crucial task for saving disk space and facilitating easier file transfer. Windows provides several built-in tools and command-line options to perform compression. This article will guide you through the process of compressing files and folders using Windows Explorer, Command Prompt (CMD), and PowerShell.
Windows Explorer offers a straightforward way to compress files and folders into a ZIP archive.
This will create a ZIP file in the same directory with the same name as the selected item(s).
You can also compress files and folders using the compact
command in CMD. This command is primarily used for NTFS compression.
Win + R
, type cmd
, and press Enter.cd
command to navigate to the directory containing the files/folders you want to compress.
cd C:\path\to\your\directory
compact
command to compress the items.
compact /c /s:your_folder_name
PowerShell provides more flexibility and features for file compression.
Win + X
, then select "Windows PowerShell".Compress-Archive
cmdlet to compress files and folders.
Compress-Archive -Path C:\path\to\your\directory -DestinationPath C:\path\to\your\archive.zip
cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents
compact /c /s:Project
Compress-Archive -Path C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Project -DestinationPath C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Project.zip
Windows offers multiple methods for compressing files and folders, whether you prefer using the graphical interface, Command Prompt, or PowerShell. Each method has its advantages and can be chosen based on your specific needs.