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Vinícius Ferrão
Asked: 2019-08-02 21:51:09 +0800 CST

How to enable NTFS folder compression on Windows Server Core?

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I want to enable NTFS compression on a specific folder, in my case: C:\inetpub\logs.

This is easily done in Windows Server with Desktop Experience, but in Server Core how this can be achieved?

To be precise I just want the equivalent of checking the box "Compress contents to save disk space".

NTFS Folder Compression

windows-server-core

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    There is the compact utility that can change compression attribute from the command line. For example to set compression for the c:\docs directory and all files in it:

    > compact /c /s:c:\docs *

    A good description of the compact command is here: Compressing a File or Folder

    You should be aware of the limitations of NTFS compression before deciding to use it. Please see Understanding NTFS Compression.

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