Article: Q104739
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2,6.22
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Last Modified: 21-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.2, 6.22
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SYMPTOMS
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This information applies to both Microsoft DoubleSpace and Microsoft DriveSpace.
For MS-DOS 6.22, use DRVSPACE in place of DBLSPACE for commands and filenames.
Under MS-DOS 6.2, copying files to (or from) removable media disks seems slower
when the Automount switch for DoubleSpace-compressed floppy disks is enabled.
Applications that are disk intensive (such as Microsoft Defragmenter [Defrag])
may also seem slower under MS-DOS 6.2 when accessing removable media disks.
CAUSE
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The additional Automount functionality comes with some performance tradeoffs.
Those who want maximum floppy performance or who don't plan to use compressed
floppies may choose to disable automatic mounting.
RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, disable Automount. To do this, type the following
at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press ENTER:
" dblspace /automount=0" (without the quotation marks)
MORE INFORMATION
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For more information on DoubleSpace and Automount, type "help automount"
(without the quotation marks) at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press ENTER.
Additional query words: 6.20 floppy disk diskette performance slow auto mount slowly
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620
Version : MS-DOS:6.2,6.22
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