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Q104739: Apps and Copying Files to Floppy Seem Slow with Automount

Article: Q104739
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
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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