Zero-Byte Files Left on Compressed Drive

 Last reviewed: November 10, 1995
Article ID: Q135972
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you compress a drive, some compressed files may have a length of zero bytes.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur with files that are not accessible during the compression operation.

RESOLUTION

The original files are still located on the host drive. You can copy these files to the compressed drive.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: plusfest win95 winplus
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: November 10, 1995
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