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Discussions tagged with 'archive size' on WindowsForum.com focus on creating compressed backups of bootable USB drives. Users seek tools that minimize resulting archive file sizes, avoiding raw image tools that produce full-capacity archives regardless of actual data. The tag covers methods to copy files, boot records, and compress them efficiently, with examples like reducing a 30 GB image to under 4 GB. Topics include USB backup strategies, file compression, and bootable media preservation.
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    Windows 7 Searching tool to create a minimum (!) backup archive from bootable USB stick?

    I have a bootable USB stick of a maximum capacity of 30 GB and a current content of 6 GB. Now I want to make a backup of this USB flash with a minimum resulting size. At this moment oftentimes a tool "USB image tool" is mentioned. When I make a backup from this USB flash drive with this tool...
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    • archive size backup bootable usb compression data recovery file transfer hidden files image tools system files usb
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