Compression Agent

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Windows 2000 doesn't include Compression Agent. You can compress NTFS drives using the following steps:

1. Open My Computer.
2. Right-click the drive you want to compress. Choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
3. On the General tab, select Compress Drive To Save Disk Space. Click OK.

To compress a single file or folder, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer. Right-click the file or folder to be compressed and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
2. Click the Advanced button. Select the Compress Contents To Save Disk Space check box. Click OK twice.
3. If you're compressing a folder, you'll be asked whether you want changes to apply to only the folder or to subfolders and files as well. Select the option you want. Click OK again.

The compression option is available only on disks formatted with NTFS. When you add or copy a file into a compressed folder, it is compressed automatically. If you move a file from a different NTFS drive into a compressed folder, it is also compressed. However, if you move a file from the same NTFS drive into a compressed folder, the file retains its original state, either compressed or uncompressed. Compressed files can't be encrypted.