I've been able to gain 5GB of space by using File Explorer properties to compact the following folders
Users
Windows
Program Files
Program files (x86)
ProgramData
and intend to try the other folders.
The command compact /compact:query told me the system WAS in the compact state. But most files were not compacted.
File Explorer shows me which folders are compacted by putting them in blue

Users
Windows
Program Files
Program files (x86)
ProgramData
and intend to try the other folders.
The command compact /compact:query told me the system WAS in the compact state. But most files were not compacted.
File Explorer shows me which folders are compacted by putting them in blue

My Computers
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At a glance
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics16GB- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Acemagic LX15PRO
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
- Motherboard
- BIOS CT_BI_AMI_LX15PRO_AB8139_A-004
- Memory
- 16GB
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD 2TB
- Internet Speed
- 30 Mbps
- Browser
- Brave
- Antivirus
- Defender/Windows Security
- Other Info
- System 3
Acer Swift SF114-34 laptop
OS Windows 11 Pro 26200.8655
CPU Pentium Silver N6000
RAM 4GB
BIOS v1.17
SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB (an upgrade)
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At a glance
Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506Atom N450 1.66GHz2GB- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
- CPU
- Atom N450 1.66GHz
- Memory
- 2GB
- Browser
- Brave
- Antivirus
- Webroot




