Incorrect Free Space Reported After Uncompressing Drive

 Last reviewed: September 1, 1995
Article ID: Q135957
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you uncompress a drive that was compressed with DriveSpace 3, the final dialog box lists less free space than actually exists.

RESOLUTION

To get an accurate report of the amount of free disk space, follow these steps:

  1. Close the dialog box, and allow the computer to restart if you are prompted to do so.

  2. Double-click My Computer.

  3. Use the right mouse button to click the drive, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: plusfest win95 winplus drvspace diskmem
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: September 1, 1995
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