Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrators Guide
Displays and changes compression settings for files and folders on NTFS partitions.
Syntax
compact [/c|/u] [/s[:dir]] [/a] [/i] [/f] [/q] [filename[...]]
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Parameter | Purpose |
| | |
| None | Displays information of the compression state for the current folder. |
| [/c] | Compresses the folder or file. |
| [/u] | Uncompresses the folder or file. |
| [/s:dir] | Specifies that all subfolders should be processed. |
| [/a] | Displays hidden or system files. |
| [/i] | Specifies that errors should be ignored. |
| [/f] | Forces the compression or uncompression of the folder or file. |
| [/q] | Limits reporting to essential information only. |
| [filename] | Sets the file or directory. |