How to automatically delete files after compression on WinRAR

After compressing the folder or certain data, we will delete the original file to reduce the storage capacity on the computer. If you only compress a few pieces of data, deleting the original file after compression will be very quick. However, if the user compresses the file in large numbers, deleting the original files is relatively time consuming. On WinRAR there is an option to automatically delete the original file after successful data compression. So you do not need to manually delete the file as before. The following article will guide you how to manually delete files after compression on WinRAR.

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Instructions to manually delete the original file when compressing on WinRAR

Step 1:

In the folder or data to be compressed, we right-click and select Add to archive .

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Step 2:

In the dialog box, select the options for the archive, such as setting the password for the compressed file on WinRAR, and click Delete files after archiving . Click OK to save the changes.

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You proceed to compress the file as usual. The result will only leave the compressed file and the original file folder automatically deleted.

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With the ability to delete original files automatically after compressing on WinRAR, users will not need to manually delete the original files as before. If you want to keep the original file or folder after compression, simply leave the Delete files after archiving option complete.

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I wish you all success!