How to Compress Hard Drive in Windows 10 Tutorial Introduction to CompactOS

In this tutorial, we will explore the powerful Compact OS command line utility in Windows 10, a tool designed to compress system files and free up disk space effortlessly. But before moving to the command line, let's understand the concept of Compact OS and understand if it is the right solution for your system.

**Understanding Compact OS:**
Learn why Windows 10 has a smaller footprint compared to Windows 8.1 and how Compact OS eliminates the need for a WIMBOOT image, streamlining system recovery and reducing storage requirements.

**The need for a compact operating system:**
Learn why OS compaction is a game-changer for devices with limited storage like tablets and laptops with small SSDs. Learn how this process frees up significant storage space, making it a crucial step in optimizing your system.

️ **How to use the Compact OS command line utility:**
Follow our step-by-step guide to check if Compact OS is enabled, estimate disk space before compression, start the compression process, and check disk space gained after compression. We'll also tell you how to undo the compression if necessary.

**Key points:**
– Estimate available disk space before compression.
– Open Command Prompt as administrator.
– Check Compact OS status using COMPACT.EXE /CompactOS:Query.
– Compress system files using COMPACT.EXE /CompactOS:Always.
– Allow time for the process, understanding the potential impacts on system performance.
– Check disk space after compression to see the storage gained.
– Optionally, cancel the compression using COMPACT.EXE /CompactOS:Never.

**Conclusion:**
By the end of this tutorial, you will have the knowledge to effectively use the Compact OS command line utility in Windows 10. For a more visual representation, watch the tutorial on our channel, hit the like button, leave your comments. , and share your knowledge with your friends.

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