Xp disable compress old files

If you have something positive to contribute please do. Well, while process laid out by Cansokid is a bit more than needed, deleting the "CompressOldFiles" key is the way to disable file compression in Disk Cleanup. But again, in my opinion your involvement in this thread has been less than helpful. Search In. Windows XP File Compression. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Recommended Posts. I'm talking about disabling the actual scan of the files it wants to compress, not the actual checking of the box that compresses them.

Know what I mean? Phoenix86 Supreme [H]ardness. Joined Mar 28, Messages 6, Turn the feature off. You do not need to compress old files, and it will slow the system down to a degree.

If you need more disk space, buy a larger HDD. Now that I think about it, let me ask a better question. Is this for 'users' and not for you? Click to expand OldMX 2[H]4U. Joined Mar 17, Messages 3, Why use disk cleanup when you can use Crap Cleaner which does a great job? OK, forget why, lets just look at what this useless app does and go from there Downloaded program files. Best Linux Laptops. Best Wireless iPhone Earbuds. Best Bluetooth Trackers.

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Linux PinePhone Pro. Google Green Messages. Use Your iPhone as a Webcam. I'd rather take no chances I don't have to concerning my data which is precious to me. The process is availalble and is generally considered reasonably safe when used correctly - but not a lot of the experts I know do so.

It's MUCH safer than when it was first released. When we suggest ways to save space on hard drives for people who are short on space and don't want to upgrade or get another one, it is rare to see anyone suggest compression as one of the options I never do.

We suggest many other alternatives, but I never see this option emphasized or specifically suggested though it may be included as an option in processes we do suggest like Disk Cleanup - and I don't specifically discourage its use either though you've heard what I'd say if specifically asked. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse.

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