Re: backup will not compress data

Debra

You will need to check with Seagate for the answer to that question.

If you are that short on space for the backup, I would think about solving that problem first. External hard drives are absolutely taking a nosedive, pricewise right now. I just purchased a 300GB for less than 80 dollars US.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
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"DEBNC" <DEBNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:88C94CE3-DF73-4064-8E00-7220CFB2F40F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yes, I am using the XP built-in NTBackup. I am not backing up to a tape drive
but to another hard drive. However, the hard drive I am backing up to will
not hold the back up. If I cannot compress it before it is backed up then it
will not fit on the hard drive. Can I change to Seagate Backup Exec for
Windows 95 or will it not work? Is there any other options?
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"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

Debra

What backup program are you using?

If you are using the XP built-in NTBackup and the Compress option is disabled, this usually indicates that you are not backing up to a tape drive.

Alternately, you can use the XP compression feature to store the file in a compressed folder.

How To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"DEBNC" <DEBNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:5B527A2B-E8C0-46D8-9CAD-92B0ED68BD4F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
When I backup my data it will not even give me the option of compressing my
data which I greatly need to do. Help says something about changing
compression for the internet however I have cable internet and that does not
apply to me. What can I do to compress my data as it is being backed up on my
Windows XP computer?
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org




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