Compressing Files
Compressed folders are special folders that use compression software to decrease the sizes of the files they contain. Compressed folders are useful for reducing the file size of standard documents and programs, but they’re invaluable when you’re storing large graphics files such as bitmaps, or when you’re transferring large files by e-mail.
Create a Compressed Folder
Select the file or files to be copied to a compressed folder.
Right-click one of the selected files, point to Send To on the shortcut menu, and choose Compressed (Zipped) ...
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