We use compression to limit the bandwith usage during file transfer. You can compress one or more files in one or more folders using Windows XP compression utility or using a third party utility like WinZip.

Windows XP (Home or Professional) using Windows compression utility:

Right click the file or folder and point to Send To

This will make a compressed folder, identified by a zipper icon, which displays the same name as the file you compressed.

You can also make a compressed folder from scratch, by following these steps:

1. Rightñclick the desktop.
2. Point to New.
3. Click Compressed (zipped) Folder.

Open the new compressed folder and drag files inside that you would like compressed.