Some files are recommended to be stored as archives. This can save space on your hard disk or write more data when using DVD media. Sometimes archiving is used to set passwords to prevent unwanted access to data.
Necessary
- - 7z;
- - WinRar.
Instructions
Step 1
First, download the 7z program or another archiver. You can use WinRar or WinZip programs. Install the selected utility and restart your computer. Copy all the photos you need to a separate folder. To do this, use the standard Windows Explorer or file manager, such as Total Commander. Right-click on the created folder and hover over the 7z item. In the expanded menu, select the "Add to archive" option.
Step 2
Enter the name of the future archive. Select the archive format from the offered options. In the "Compression level" column, select "Ultra". This will reduce the size of the archive as much as possible. If you want to burn a large amount of data on several CD-carriers, then expand the "Split into volumes" menu and select the 650M - CD item. You can also set the size of the archive item yourself if you need to set certain limits. Usually this method is used before uploading archives to file-sharing resources with a limit on the size of one file.
Step 3
Find the "Encryption" menu and enter the same password twice. This will prevent unwanted access to your photos. You can choose any encryption method. Do not use simple passwords if you really want to protect the information in the archive. After preparing the backup parameters, click the "Start" button and wait until the utility completes.
Step 4
If you split the archive into blocks, then you need all the received elements to read the data. Those. for successful unpacking of the archive, all of its components must be present. In this case, it is better not to store the archives on several media, but to rewrite them to the hard disk as soon as possible.
