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![]() ![]() Tuesday, November 18, 2008 – Permalink – Zip\CompressI remember PKZipCompressing files, folders, and programs decreases their size and reduces the amount of space they use on your drives or removable storage devices Drive compression decreases the amount of space used by all of the files and folders stored on that drive. This step-by-step article describes how to create and use compressed (or "zipped") folders in Windows XP. You can use compressed folders to store files in a compressed format that uses less space than normal, and if needed, you can protect those files with a password. How To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP Also: Newbie Guide to NTFS File and Folder Compression Windows XP's "Compressed Folders" Feature "In classic Microsoft fashion, a third-party feature—file compression in this case—has become so useful and widely utilized that Microsoft has decided to include it in the operating system. Compressed Folders Versus Zip DonZeigler.com: "Much like Linus Torvalds, father of the Linux operating system, the name Phil Katz isn't familiar to most home computer users of today. Mention his name to anyone who's been involved with the hobby since the very beginning, however, and you'll likely get a nod of recognition and a grin. Phil's story is fascinating but cut short by tragedy. Phil Katz and Defending Phil Katz [Edited entry from 8/10/2005] See all Topics Labels: Windows <Doug Klippert@ 3:54 AM |