Microsoft KB Archive/137643

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Diskcopy Cannot Copy a Compressed Floppy Disk

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Q137643

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you use the DISKCOPY command to copy a floppy disk that has been compressed with DriveSpace or DoubleSpace, you receive the following error message:

Drive types or diskette types are not compatible. Copy process ended.

CAUSE
Diskcopy.com does not unmount the compressed volume before beginning the copy process.

RESOLUTION
To copy a compressed floppy disk, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click DriveSpace.
 * 2) In the Drives On This Computer box, click the drive containing the compressed floppy disk.
 * 3) On the Advanced menu, click Unmount.
 * 4) In Windows Explorer or My Computer, use the right mouse button to click the drive containing the compressed floppy disk, and then click Copy Disk on the menu that appears.

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