Btb.7z -
Check "Encrypt file names" (crucial). This prevents unauthorized users from even seeing what files are inside the archive without the password. 3. Creating Complex Archives (Command Line)
LZMA2 (optimal for multi-core processors) or LZMA. BTB.7z
Set high (e.g., 64MB or 128MB) for large files—requires more RAM. Check "Encrypt file names" (crucial)
7z a -t7z -m0=lzma -mx=9 -mfb=64 -md=32m -ms=on -p -mhe=on BTB.7z "C:\Your\Files" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard -mx=9 : Level 9 (Ultra) compression. -ms=on : Enable solid compression. -p : Prompts for a password (hidden typing). -mhe=on : Encrypts header (filenames). Creating Complex Archives (Command Line) LZMA2 (optimal for
Extracting compressed .zip or .7z archives with 7-Zip
For automation, scripting, or handling advanced structures, the CLI ( 7z.exe ) is best.
Creating a deep, secure, or complex archive with (BTB.7z) goes beyond just "zipping" files. It involves maximizing compression, implementing strong encryption, and preserving complex directory structures. 1. The "Deep" Approach: Maximizing Compression (GUI)