Compress method of the CIM_DataFile class
The Compress method uses NTFS compression to compress the logical file (or directory) that is specified in the object path. This method is inherited from CIM_LogicalFile.
This topic uses Managed Object Format (MOF) syntax. For more information about using this method, see Calling a Method.
Syntax
uint32 Compress();
Parameters
This method has no parameters.
Return value
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Success. |
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Access denied. |
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Unspecified failure. |
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Invalid object. |
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Object already exists. |
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File system not NTFS. |
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Platform not Windows NT or Windows 2000. |
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Drive not the same. |
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Directory not empty. |
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Sharing violation. |
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Invalid start file. |
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Privilege not held. |
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Invalid parameter. |
Remarks
The Compress method in CIM_DataFile is implemented by WMI.
This documentation is derived from the CIM class descriptions published by the DMTF. Microsoft may have made changes to correct minor errors, conform to Microsoft SDK documentation standards, or provide more information.
Examples
For script code examples, see WMI Tasks for Scripts and Applications and the TechNet ScriptCenter Script Repository.
For C++ code examples, see WMI C++ Application Examples.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
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Namespace |
\root\CIMV2 |
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MOF |
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DLL |
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See also
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Build date: 11/19/2012
