Compressed files

[Dapper Dan]

When doing maintenance, in DISK CLEANUP, there is an item entitled COMPRESS
OLD FILES. Is there any way to review what is being compressed in order to
make a determination of whether or not to delete, either now or at a
subsequent date?

Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Dan

 

[JS]

Windows compressed files are typically displayed in Blue as opposed to the
standard black when using Windows Explorer.

JS

 

[Dapper Dan]

Thanks for responding JS but not sure you answered my question. Can I only
determine after the fact what files are to be compressed? If so, are all
files written in Blue, compressed files?

In reviewing mine, I note the following;
Documents/Settings
Administrator; ntuser.ini is in blue
Application data; desktop.ini is in blue
cmdoons Folder ; all 178 item are in blue except System32 Folder but inside
that folder ntdll.dll and smss.exe are in blue

I could go on and on but I think this provides enough as to why I am asking.
Thanks

Dan

 

[JS]

Compression can be turned on or off on a folder by folder basis.
Just select a folder, right click and select Properties, General Tab,
Advanced Button.
In the Advanced Attributes window you will find the Compress options near
the bottom.
Check or Un-check the Compress contents option.

JS

 

[Dapper Dan]

OK, thanks JS

Compression can be turned on or off on a folder by folder basis.
Just select a folder, right click and select Properties, General Tab,
Advanced Button.
In the Advanced Attributes window you will find the Compress options near
the bottom.
Check or Un-check the Compress contents option.

JS

 

[JS]

Your Welcome

JS

OK, thanks JS