To compress your OS drive:

  • Open File Explorer, and in the left pane, select This PC.

  • Right-click (or tap and hold) the OS drive, usually titled "Local Disk (C:)", and then select Properties.

  • Select the Compress this drive to save disk space check box, and then select Apply > OK.

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