I can compile your Perl script the resulting EXE will be 436K or a little larger if the script requires additional modules.
Since you are using KiXtart, a better solution would be to use WMI via COM an code this directly in KiXtart. These are the links that will get you or one the Board's better WMI coders a start.
CIM_DataFile
CompressEx Method of the CIM_DataFile Class
If I get additioanl time this weekend, I will try to get some code put together. If this WMI solution is pursued, I would suggest that a new thread be started in the "COM Scripting" forum.
