DriveSpace 3 Reports Only Half of Free Space Specified (140568)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q140568 SYMPTOMS
If you manually adjust the free space on a compressed drive using
DriveSpace 3, the amount of free space reported may be only half the
amount you specified.
CAUSE
This problem can occur if you are using the No Compression (Fastest)
option in DriveSpace 3.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
- Adjust the free space using the Adjust Free Space slider in DriveSpace 3.
- Do not use the No Compression (Fastest) option. Instead, use the
HiPack or Standard compression method. To do so, follow these steps:
- Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories,
point to System Tools, and then click DriveSpace.
- On the Advanced menu, click Settings.
- Click either the HiPack or Standard compression option.
- Click OK.
- Adjust the free space again.
STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information
here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/18/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB140568 |
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