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Can compressing Program Files save space *and* give a significant boost to SSD performance?

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Mar 15, 20266575 views
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Considering solid-state disk space is still an expensive resource, compressing large folders has appeal. Thanks to VirtualStore, could be a case where it might even improve performance? Background In particular I have been reading: SSD and NTFS Compression Speed Increase? Does NTFS compression slow…

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There is a flaw in your line of thinking. Thus, to my understanding, writes to Program Files should primarily only occur when installing an application. This makes compressing it not only a huge source of space gain, but also a potential candidate f…

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