smb compression

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SMB compression is a feature in Windows 11 that improves performance by compressing data during SMB file transfers. It was introduced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22449 and later enhanced in Build 22000.917 (KB5016691) for the Release Preview Channel. This feature reduces network bandwidth usage and speeds up file transfers, particularly for large files over slower connections. It is part of ongoing performance and security updates for Windows Insiders, benefiting both home users and enterprise IT administrators managing remote file operations.
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