The Command+zip feature is a powerful tool that allows users to compress files and folders into a single compressed file. While this feature is commonly associated with macOS, there are alternative methods available for Windows users to achieve the same result. This article will explore those alternatives and provide practical examples to guide Windows users in compressing their files and folders.

Examples:
1. Compressing Files and Folders using Command Prompt (CMD):

• Open the Command Prompt by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu.


• Navigate to the directory where the files and folders you want to compress are located using the "cd" command.


• Use the following command to compress the files and folders into a ZIP file:
  

   powershell Compress-Archive -Path "file1\.txt", "folder1" -DestinationPath "compressed.zip"



• Replace "file1.txt" and "folder1" with the actual names of the files and folders you want to compress. "compressed.zip" is the name of the resulting ZIP file.


• Press Enter to execute the command and compress the files and folders.

2. Compressing Files and Folders using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell by searching for "PowerShell" in the Start menu.


• Navigate to the directory where the files and folders you want to compress are located using the "cd" command.


• Use the following command to compress the files and folders into a ZIP file:
  

   Compress-Archive -Path "file1\.txt", "folder1" -DestinationPath "compressed.zip"



• Replace "file1.txt" and "folder1" with the actual names of the files and folders you want to compress. "compressed.zip" is the name of the resulting ZIP file.


• Press Enter to execute the command and compress the files and folders.