: Because similar data patterns across different files are compressed together, solid archives significantly reduce file size, especially for backups containing many small or similar files.
-ms=off : Disables solid mode for faster individual file access. backup.7z
In the 7-Zip GUI , you can enable this by checking in the Add to Archive dialog. In the command line, use the -ms switch: -ms=on : Enables solid mode (default for 7z). : Because similar data patterns across different files
: If a portion of a solid block is damaged, it can potentially affect all files within that same block. solid archives significantly reduce file size