NonCompressibleFiles Portable

When testing something, anything, you don’t just jump into it. First, you need to prepare your workspace, gather up all resources, and only then can you prepare for a test. When it comes to desktop applications, circumstances might require large or incredibly small, random files, which is exactly what NonCompressibleFiles Portable can provide.

The first thing that’s good to know is that this is the version of NonCompressibleFiles you don’t have to install, because it can be used on the go, even from your USB Flash drive. It also means that the system is not affected in any way, because registries are not tampered with.

All you need is wrapped up in a simplistic interface, well-fitted in a compact window, enough not to overwhelm you and place everything in sight. Several input fields need to be filled in so the application knows what it has to do, as well as where, through a browse dialog.

There are two file types that can be created. You choose them from a drop-down menu, either Maximum Compressible Files, or Non-Compressible Files, as the name suggests. This doesn’t affect the overall process, but some test scenarios require different file types.

Size is specified by writing down a value in a dedicated field, specified in KB. If this seems difficult, there are different presets ranging from 10 KB to 10 GB you can choose from. For even bigger files, just write a higher value, or change the number of files to something other than 1.

Another impressive feature is the speed at which the process is done. It only takes several seconds to create a 5 GB worth file. Created items don’t harm your system, and can be manipulated in any way you require. Removing them is not something to worry about, and neither time-consuming.

Taking everything into consideration, we come to the conclusion that NonCompressibleFiles Portable is the virtual equivalent of the small tool you use from time to time, but it’s good to have around the house. It takes little space, can be used on the go, and can fill up your disk space with useless or useful files only in a matter of seconds.