Windows compresses new files automatically to save space and improve performance.

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GustavoAugusto
Member

01-20-2023, 12:18 PM

I observed that newly downloaded or created files on my C: drive showed blue arrows indicating compression by Windows. With a 120 GB SSD, I cleared the drive and now have 42.9 GB free. This should provide ample space before automatic compression begins. Is there a setting I need to adjust or a more significant change required? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

GustavoAugusto

01-20-2023, 12:18 PM #1

Orginity
Junior Member

01-22-2023, 03:42 AM

Launch File Explorer, click the C drive, and look for a checkbox labeled "Compress files to save space." Let me know if it's not visible.

Orginity

01-22-2023, 03:42 AM #2

Launch File Explorer, click the C drive, and look for a checkbox labeled "Compress files to save space." Let me know if it's not visible.

Shentuning
Junior Member

01-22-2023, 09:37 AM

You noticed a setting that permits indexing of file content alongside standard properties, but it doesn’t mention file compression for saving space.

Shentuning

01-22-2023, 09:37 AM #3

You noticed a setting that permits indexing of file content alongside standard properties, but it doesn’t mention file compression for saving space.

RizapS
Member

135

01-23-2023, 09:45 PM

Yes, it really does.

RizapS

01-23-2023, 09:45 PM #4

Yes, it really does.