How many times we can compress drive to save disk space

* Original title: when you "compress this drive to save disk space"... ('C' properties, general tab... {Computer, properties of 'C'}

is it a one time thing... or you can do it later? .... If so, how, exactly? Looks like I checked this box once before on another computer, then later, there's nothing to check... Please explain.

Thank you.

Windows 7 Home Premium

Defragmenting a disk or file and compressing a disk or a file, are different processes. If you choose to compress a drive, it is from a service that is then configured to run whenever Windows is running. This service will compress the data 'on the fly' so that it will take less disk space (IE it has drive lower cost). And decompress it 'on the fly' when the read data is the queries executed.

Therefore, the disk compression on or active, it's on. It cannot be activated twice.

Disk defragmentation is something different. The details can become complex, but the idea is simple. When operating, it reorganizes the data on the drive so that it is each file with all togrether and in order (as much as possible). Also, frequently used files can be placed on the disk where they can access quickly. Thus, System defrag schedules to make time - to-time, when the system is not otherwise busy.

I hope this helps.

Tom Ferguson

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • How many times we can re install vista

    How many times we can re install vista

    You can reinstall Vista on the same material as many times as you want.

    If your license is an OEM one, then you can not upgrade the motherboard or move the license to another computer.

    If your license is a full retail, you can upgrade your motherboard or move the license to a new computer, as long as it is installed on a single computer at a time.

  • I have the standard of creative design suit 5.5, is there a limit to how many times I can install on my laptop? my laptop is packed and I need to install it again

    is there a limit to how many times I can install on my laptop? my laptop is packed and I need to install it again

    You can install several times, there is no limit to the facilities. limit applies only for activation.

    You can activate it using the serial number on the 2 computers only.

    If you want to install on a 3' rd computer, you must disable the computer 2.


    Download the CS 5.5 link:


    http://helpx.Adobe.com/Creative-Suite/KB/CS5-5-product-downloads.html


  • What does not compress files to save disk space?

    Original title: compress the disc

    Hi, I'm not very good with computers. in any case, I see in 'Properties' to the local c drive, there is an option to "compress files to save disk space", or something like that. I want to create more space on my disk, so io should do? It will have harmful effects on what it is? can it be undone? anything else I should know about it?

    Thank you very much

    brand

    He was never a good idea to compress a drive.

    Some system files and folders don't like it, and if there is a problem with the drive, it will be more difficult to work on the problem. If you have a problem with a compressed drive, after he went on half capacity, it becomes incredibly difficult as the first, must unpack the drive, and if there is not enough space on the disk, decompression does not.

    In my opinion? Do not...

  • How many times you can download a free trial, on the same computer?

    How many times are you allowed to download the software for free, even on the same computer?

    You can install a trial once on the same computer. After the end of the trial period, you will need a serial number (in other words, a product bought) to continue to use it on the same computer.

  • "Compress this drive to save disk space"... does anyone use this?

    I wonder if someone has 'real' experiences and can share?
    Thank you people for advice!

    The game, 26 November 09 10:39:11 GMT, kev, big wrote:

    > I wonder if anyone has any "experience" and can
    > share? Thank you people for advice!

    In the old days of big hard drives being expensive, it was
    understandable that some people did, despite the risk. But today,.
    It's a very bad thing to do, for two reasons:

    1. the discs are today very expensive and therefore the amount of disk space
    You can save in compression, measured in dollars (or whatever your)
    the local currency is) is low.

    eat.
    Normally, if you have a hardware problem with a small amount of disk
    space, you will lose the files as disk space in. The
    the rest of the car remains legible. But if all of the disk is
    compressed, indeed the entire disk is in one file and the
    any hardware problem results in loss of * everything * on the
    drive.
    Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows desktop experience) since 2003
    Ken Blake

  • How many times we can install a package from Adobe?

    We want to install the package to 5 computers in our office, is there a maximum of, enter the serial number?

    Cloud license allows 2 activations http://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms.html

    -Install on a 2nd computer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1452292?tstart=0

    -Windows or Mac has no importance... 2 on the same operating system or 1 on each

    Cloud programs do not use a serial number, they use the ID of the subscription

    If you have a non-Cloud program that uses a serial number, the limit is always 2

  • How many times you can use a serial number?

    I used my serial number on a single computer and I am trying to use it on the other computer. But, on the other computer, repeat me that the serial number is not valid. I checked my number to see if I typed it correctly, and its okay, but it still won't work! So I was wondering if you are allowed to use a serial number on both computers. (I'm triying to use to download the Adobe Photoshop elements 11 application)

    You must contact the Support from Adobe when you have the serial number and activation issues, either through chat or by phone.

  • RE Blu - ray discs. How many times can I burn?

    Hi, I recently bought a blu - ray burner and a couple of BD - RE discs, I was wondering how many times I can burn and erase then burn again then delete again (you get the point)? I ask this because Iv read you can do upwards then 1000 times on other sites that I read 10 times max then it begins to freeze and other things.

    My disks are BD - RE 25 gb single layer memorex

    Thank you

    Hello Stef K,.

    Thank you for your message.  Yes, Memorex is a good quality disc.
    See you soon

    Engineer Jason Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  • How many times Microsoft will allow you to activate Windows

    As the questions indicates how many times you can activate Windows Vista Business? I would like to know because I had to activate Windows 3 - 4 times on a course of 3 days. Is there a limit to the number of times where Microsoft will allow you to activate Windows on the same computer with the same configuration?

    Thank you

    Hi Victor,

    The answer to your question would be both 'yes' and 'no '.

    IIRC, there is a limit on the number of times your license can be activated via the Internet.

    However, after the limit is reached, you can still call them for telephone activation.

    (You will have to wait before the automated voice system to reach a real person tho)

  • How many times can I install Windows 7 on your PC even after I continue to update the hard drive SSD for a bigger?

    How many times can I install windows 7 on your PC even after I continue to update the hard drive SSD for a bigger? Unlimited?

    Mike

    There is no limit.

  • You can see how many times a Mac fell in the OSX system?

    Anyone know if you can see how many times a Mac fell in the OSX system?

    I know that you can see, but I don't know.

    I already checked system information etc.

    Thank you!

    Kind regards

    Rajesh

    If you mean physically not fallen there is no information.

  • All of a sudden I can't the plugin scan page opens. I get 'Plugin finding Service Error', regardless of how many times I try or wait. When I first opened it up yesterday, it was scanning, then it disappeared and I got the error message.

    I have opened the plugin scanning page several times before and did a few updated plugins recently, but yesterday I couldn't bring up the scan, I get "Plugin finding Service Error", who said "try again later". I think that what I've updated most recently was Flash (I think). No matter how many times I push him "try again" or close Firefox and the Web page, I still have the error and get nowhere!

    It is this page that you are trying to access - https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/

    I just checked and the site load OK. Try to empty the cache and try again, it can load the cache error message. For more information, see How do I clear the cache of Firefox.

  • How many times can I use the discount of the University?

    How many times can I use my University discount?

    See the information below (from policy refund & sales at the bottom of http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/campaigns/education_pricing ):

    Faculty, staff and students to purchase from the Apple Store for education individuals will be able to buy the following quantities of product per academic school year. Not all products have special prices for education.

    1. 1 desktop computer: one (1) may be purchased per year
    2. 2 mac mini: one (1) may be purchased per year
    3. 3. Notebook: one (1) may be purchased per year
    4. 4 iPad: two 2 can be purchased per year
    5. 5. display: A maximum of two 2 may be purchased per year
    6. 6. software: A maximum of two 2 per software title may be purchased per year
  • SxS Pro + and AXSM cards | How many times can be re-writings?

    It would be interesting to know how many times it is save to use the same SxS Pro + and cards AXSM for productions? The two are quite expensive and should last a while. How many times can I use the same cards and remove it, the Formate and re - write them? Is there a deadline or expiration date?

    Peterculter wrote:

    When registered at full capacity once a day, SxS Pro cards + can continue to be used for about five years.

    What is the same thing for AXSM?

    See you soon.

Maybe you are looking for