With the Windows 8.1 Update, Microsoft shrank the Windows 8.1 install footprint to make it suitable for low-cost tablets with just 16GB of permanent storage, a reduction from the 32GB generally ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. One of the chief complains about Windows 7 was how much space an ...

Although the ZIP compressed file format is supported by Windows 7, RAR files offer several advantages, including tighter compression and multi-part archives. These advantages make uploading or ...

One of the best methods to manage and share data is through compressed files — commonly known as ZIP files. These files allow users to reduce the size of large files and folders, making it easier to ...

The Archive Name and Parameters window will pop up. In the General section, enter a name for the compressed folder in the Archive Name field, and select where you want the compressed file to be saved.

Windows 11/10 includes a new feature called Compact OS. Using the built-in compact.exe tool, you can reduce the size of the operating system & run it from compressed files, similar to WIMBoot. This ...