Compress method of the CIM_Directory class
The Compress method compresses the logical directory entry file (or directory) specified in the object path. This method is inherited from CIM_LogicalFile.
Important
The DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force) CIM (Common Information Model) classes are the parent classes upon which WMI classes are built. WMI currently supports only the CIM 2.x version schemas.
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
Returns a value of 0 (zero) on success, and any other number to indicate an error.
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0
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Success.
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2
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Access denied.
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8
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Unspecified failure.
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9
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Invalid object.
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10
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Object already exists.
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11
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File system not NTFS.
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12
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Platform not Windows.
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13
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Drive not the same.
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14
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Directory not empty.
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15
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Sharing violation.
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16
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Invalid start file.
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17
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Privilege not held.
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21
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Invalid parameter.
Remarks
This method is currently not implemented by WMI. To use this method, you must implement it in your own provider.
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.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 |
| Namespace |
Root\CIMV2 |
| MOF |
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| DLL |
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