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How to Compress a PBP

PBP file extensions are a type of game file used for Sony PlayStation Portable systems to install game demos, update the firmware and manage applications. PSP users have also used PBP files for making homemade games and applications as well as hacking or modifying the PSP to download games. When transferring your PBP files to a PC, it is best to compress them to save space on your hard drive. Using a zip folder is an easy way to compress all PBP files.

Things You'll Need

PSP
Computer with Windows
USB Cable

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the PSP memory stick directly into your computer, or connect the PSP to your computer with a USB cable.
- 2
  Find the PBP files on your computer. The file should appear in "My Computer" under the folder correlating with the USB port you used, such as the E: or F: drive folder.
- 3
  Right-click on the PBP file you want to compress. A drop-down menu should appear, giving you a list of options for what to do with the file.
- 4
  Hold your mouse over the "Send to" option. A new menu of options will appear to the right of the drop-down menu.
- 5
  Click on the "Compressed (zipped) folder" option. A compressed version of the file will then appear in the folder.

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