Compressed old files

Brock · Aug 29, 2004

On disk cleanup, one of the items listed is Compressed
Old Files. Is it safe to remove these files?
brock

Jupiter Jones [MVP] · Aug 30, 2004

Brock;
Having that item checked only compresses the old files and does not
delete them.

Many have issues with that option:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812248

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Compressed old files

Brock

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

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