kaplang Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Using Prof 6.x with a Plextor CDrw 48/24/48a, I wish to use data compression. I have it checked in the backup set properties, but data does not seem to be compressed. Is compression possible? Is it being compressed. thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJ Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 If software data compression is checked, then the software will attempt to compress the data before sending it to the device. You'll see the compression percentage listed in the Operations Log. The amount of compression achieved varies depending on the type of data being backed up. Text files, for example, compress well while applications, media files and system files do not. Compression typically reduces data to half its original size. The average hard disk will compress by around 30%. If the amount of data that you are getting on your media does not appear to reflect compression, it could result from several factors. Often, compression is working, but total capacity is decreased due to media, device or communication problems, or other factors. Tape capacities are discussed in detail in your User's Guide and in other Knowledgebase records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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