Uncompress Files?

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I have more disk space than I will ever use. If my files were not compressed
would my security scans, chkdsk, etc run faster? If so, how do I "uncompress"
c: drive?

I run XP Pro SP2 on a HP nx9010 notebook.
BobW
 
Hi,

It won't enhance performance. Right click the C:\ drive in Windows Explorer,
choose properties. On the general tab, uncheck the option to use
compression. Be aware that some functions, like disk cleanup, will still
compress older files. Other things, like uninstall folders for updates are
also compressed by default. Most folders will have options in their
properties regarding compression as well. But again, there is nothing to be
gained performance-wise by decompressing them.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Thanks Nutcase, I will leave it alone. BobW.


Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi,

It won't enhance performance. Right click the C:\ drive in Windows Explorer,
choose properties. On the general tab, uncheck the option to use
compression. Be aware that some functions, like disk cleanup, will still
compress older files. Other things, like uninstall folders for updates are
also compressed by default. Most folders will have options in their
properties regarding compression as well. But again, there is nothing to be
gained performance-wise by decompressing them.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
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