Compress and Decompress - Add to File and Folder Context Menu

    Compress and Decompress - Add to File and Folder Context Menu

    Compress and Decompress - Add to File and Folder Context Menu

    How to Add NTFS "Compress" and "Decompress" to File and Folder Context Menu
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    How to Add NTFS "Compress" and "Decompress" to File and Folder Context Menu

       Information
    This will add File Compression Options and Folder Compression Options to the context menu of files and folders for all users to be able to compress or decompress one or more selected folder(s) and/or file(s) with NTFS Compression to reduce their size and save space in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to add or remove this from the context menu. All users will be able to use the context menu though.

       Note
    When a file or folder has been compressed, the text for it's name will turn blue to indicate it has been compressed.

       Warning
    This is not the same as the built-in Zipped Compression used for creating ZIP files in Windows 7 and Windows 8.


    EXAMPLE: What is Added to Context Menu of Files and Folders
    Compress and Decompress - Add to File and Folder Context Menu-files.jpg Compress and Decompress - Add to File and Folder Context Menu-folders.jpg


    Here's How:
    1. To Add "Compress or Decompress a File or Folder" to Context Menu
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
    Add-Compress_or_Decompress_to_Context_Menu.reg
    2. To Remove "Compress or Decompress a File or Folder" from Context Menu
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
    Remove-Compress_or_Decompress_from_Context_Menu.reg
    3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.

    4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    5. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK.

    6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
    That's it,
    Shawn







  1. Posts : 3
    windows7 x64
       #1

    Please add option as CMD window to compress launch in hidden mode!
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  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello sevenror, :)

    Adding "cmd /c" to the front of the command will still have it show a quick flash when used.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 1
    Windows 10
       #3

    Doesn't appear to work anymore
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    joshwanner said:
    Doesn't appear to work anymore
    Hello Josh, and welcome.

    It appears to be still working for me after some testing.

    Which part is not working for you?
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