Administration of Resources
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot file compression.
Windows 2000 uses compression similar to DriveSpace in windows 98,
but unlike DriveSpace which compress entire volumes, it can compress
individual files and folders.
You
can compress files and folders only on drives formatted with NTFS,
also compressed files and folders cannot be encrypted
If
you add or copy a file into a compressed folder, it is compressed
automatically. If you move a file from a different NTFS drive into a
compressed folder, it is also compressed. However, if you move a
file from the same NTFS drive into a compressed folder, the file
retains its original state, either compressed or uncompressed.
To
compress a file or folder
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In explorer select the file or folder you want to compress,
choose properties
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Check the Compress contents to save disk space box
To
remove compression from a file or folder, follow directions above
and uncheck the Compress contents to save disk space box
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