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Compress Archive Command: Compress Directory Windows
Use for compress directory windows with Compress Archive. Exact CLI syntax to compress directory windows using Compress Archive.
When to use this: Use for compress directory windows with Compress Archive.
Command Syntax
Compress-Archive -Path <path\to\directory> -DestinationPath <path\to\directory.zip>Compress-Archive -Path <path/to/directory> -DestinationPath <path/to/directory.zip>Live Command Builder
Final Command
Compress-Archive -Path <path\to\directory> -DestinationPath <path\to\directory.zip> Command Breakdown
-Path- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-DestinationPath- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to compress directory windows using Compress Archive.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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