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    "un"compress C:drive, a good idea?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by avalon63, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. avalon63

    avalon63 Newbie

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    Hi There

    I'm on a Dell D620 and a while ago compressed my C:drive because I thought it might be a good thing to do, now I read that this may contribute to slowing down response from programs and now I wish to uncompress it.

    Should I just tick the "untick" the original box and wait 9days!!!!!!!!!!! Bit nervous about pressing the button; any advice based on personal experience would be appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
    avalon63, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. Charr

    Charr Notebook Deity

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    How much data do you have stored on your drive? Also, how much space do you have available?
     
    Charr, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Do you need the space or not? Compression generally slows things down, but gives you (effectively) more disk space. So if you don't need the extra space, then uncompress it.
     
    swarmer, Nov 18, 2008
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  4. Qwakrz

    Qwakrz Notebook Consultant

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    To uncompress, just remove the tick and wait.

    When its finished it will be a very good idea to defragment the drive as compressing and uncompressing will fragment the drive heavily.
     
    Qwakrz, Nov 19, 2008
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You might want to back up your things first. Windows volume compression isn't the most reliable utility, from what I have heard.
     
    Bog, Nov 19, 2008
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