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Q135957: Incorrect Free Space Reported After Uncompressing Drive

Article: Q135957
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you uncompress a drive that was compressed with DriveSpace 3, the final
dialog box lists less free space than actually exists.

RESOLUTION
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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.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbGamesSearch kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95

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