Apps and Copying Files to Floppy Seem Slow with Automount (104739)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q104739 SYMPTOMS
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
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
To work around this problem, disable Automount. To do this, type the
following at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press ENTER:
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on DoubleSpace and Automount, type help automount at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press
ENTER.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/21/1999 |
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| Keywords: | KB104739 |
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