How to Use NTFS Compression to Free up Storage Space?
Geeks - NTFS (New Technology File System) is a proprietary file system developed by Microsoft that is used in Windows operating systems. One of the features of NTFS is the ability to compress files and folders to save storage space on your hard drive. Here's how you can use NTFS compression to free up storage space on your Windows device:
Right-click on the file or folder that you want to compress and select "Properties" from the context menu.
In the Properties window, go to the "General" tab and click on the "Advanced" button.
In the Advanced Attributes window, check the box next to "Compress contents to save disk space" and click "OK".
You will be asked to confirm that you want to compress the selected file or folder. Click "OK" to proceed.
The file or folder will now be compressed, and the amount of storage space it occupies will be reduced.
Note: Some types of files, such as compressed files (e.g., ZIP, RAR) and files that are already encrypted, cannot be further compressed using NTFS compression.
It's also important to keep in mind that compressing files and folders can impact the performance of your device, as the system has to work harder to decompress the files when they are accessed. However, the impact on performance is usually minimal and may not be noticeable in most cases.
Overall, NTFS compression is a useful tool for freeing up storage space on your hard drive. It's especially helpful if you have a lot of large files that are taking up a lot of space and you don't need to access them frequently. Just keep in mind that it may slightly impact the performance of your device.
