How to Set Exceptions in Compression Agent

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows 95
• Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how to use Compression Agent to customize the compression methods used to compress the files on a disk.

MORE INFORMATION

Compression Agent is included with Microsoft Plus!. You can use Compression Agent to recompress the files on a disk using the compression methods you specify. You can recompress a disk using a single compression method, or you can use different methods for individual files and folders. You can also leave individual files and folders uncompressed.

To configure Compression Agent to use different compression methods for individual files or folders, or to leave individual files or folders uncompressed, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Compression Agent.

2. Click Settings, and then click Exceptions.

3. Follow these steps to add an exception:

   a. Click Add.

   b. To set an exception for a file, click File. To set an exception for

         a folder, click Folder. To set an exception for a particular file
         type, click All Files Of Specified Extension.
   

   c. Type the name of the file or folder or file type you want to set an

         exception for in the box. If you are setting an exception for a file
         or folder, you can click Browse to locate the file or folder instead
         of typing the name of the object manually.
   

   d. Click UltraPack, HiPack, or No Compression to indicate the

         compression method that should be used for the specified file,
         folder, or file type.
   

   e. Click Add.

   f. Repeat steps B-E for each exception you want to set. When you are

         finished adding exceptions, click Close.
   

The standard compression method used by DriveSpace 3 provides better compression than the standard compression method used by MS-DOS or Windows 95 DriveSpace or MS-DOS DoubleSpace. HiPack provides even better compression than standard compression and UltraPack provides the most compression. However, the more disk compression you use, the more likely your computer's performance will be affected.