DBLSPACE Windows command
The DBLSPACE command on Windows is used to compress and manage disk space efficiently. It allows users to create and manage compressed drive volumes, making it easier to store large amounts of data on their hard drive. By using DBLSPACE, users can save disk space by compressing files and directories, reducing the amount of space they take up on the disk. This can be particularly useful for users who have limited disk space or need to free up space for other applications. Overall, the DBLSPACE command can help users better manage their disk space and improve the overall performance of their system.
DBLSPACE Syntax:
Section titled “DBLSPACE Syntax:”dblspace [drive:][path] [/create] [/delete] [/list]Windows DBLSPACE Options:
Section titled “Windows DBLSPACE Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /create | Create a new compressed drive. |
| /delete | Delete a compressed drive. |
| /list | List all compressed drives. |
DBLSPACE Parameters:
Section titled “DBLSPACE Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| [drive:] | Specifies the drive letter for DBLSPACE. |
| [path] | Specifies the directory path for DBLSPACE. |
How to use DBLSPACE command:
Section titled “How to use DBLSPACE command:”Create a new compressed drive with a specified size
Section titled “Create a new compressed drive with a specified size”dblspace /create /size:100 /drive:ZCreates a new compressed drive with a size of 100 MB and assigns it the drive letter Z.
Mount an existing compressed drive to a specified drive letter
Section titled “Mount an existing compressed drive to a specified drive letter”dblspace /mount /drive:C /newdrive:ZMounts an existing compressed drive with the drive letter C to a new drive letter Z.
Display information about the compressed drives
Section titled “Display information about the compressed drives”dblspace /listDisplays information about all the compressed drives on the system.
Expand the capacity of an existing compressed drive
Section titled “Expand the capacity of an existing compressed drive”dblspace /expand /drive:Z /size:50Expands the capacity of the compressed drive Z by an additional 50 MB.
Delete a compressed drive
Section titled “Delete a compressed drive”dblspace /delete /drive:ZDeletes the compressed drive with the drive letter Z.
Check the integrity of the compressed drives
Section titled “Check the integrity of the compressed drives”dblspace /verifyChecks the integrity of all the compressed drives on the system.
Defragment a compressed drive
Section titled “Defragment a compressed drive”dblspace /defrag /drive:ZDefragments the compressed drive with the drive letter Z to optimize its performance.
Enable drive compression for a specific drive
Section titled “Enable drive compression for a specific drive”dblspace /compress /drive:ZEnables drive compression for the drive with the letter Z.
How do I use dblspace in CMD?
Section titled “How do I use dblspace in CMD?”To use the dblspace command in CMD, execute the following command:
dblspace --format C:How do I compress a drive using dblspace in CMD?
Section titled “How do I compress a drive using dblspace in CMD?”To compress a drive using dblspace in CMD, use the following command:
dblspace --compress D:How do I mount a compressed drive using dblspace in CMD?
Section titled “How do I mount a compressed drive using dblspace in CMD?”To mount a compressed drive using dblspace in CMD, use the following command:
dblspace --mount D:How do I view information about a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I view information about a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?”To view information about a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace, enter the following command:
dblspace --info D:How do I uncompress a drive in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I uncompress a drive in CMD using dblspace?”To uncompress a drive in CMD using dblspace, use the following command:
dblspace --uncompress D:How do I increase the size of a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I increase the size of a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?”To increase the size of a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace, execute the following command:
dblspace --resize D: +1GBHow do I defragment a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I defragment a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?”To defragment a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace, enter the following command:
dblspace --defragment D:How do I delete a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I delete a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace?”To delete a compressed drive in CMD using dblspace, use the following command:
dblspace --delete D:How do I list all compressed drives in CMD using dblspace?
Section titled “How do I list all compressed drives in CMD using dblspace?”To list all compressed drives in CMD using dblspace, enter the following command:
dblspace --list##Applications of the DBLSPACE Command
- Compressing and decompressing DriveSpace compressed drives
- Managing compressed drives created by Windows DriveSpace
- Checking the status of compressed drives
- Activating or deactivating compressed drives