I have DBF files that takes up to 3 Gb of disk space. I was just wondering if I could compress those files with Win 2000 to save some space. Apart from being a little bit slower, will it change anything?

I have a strong suspicion that they will not compress too well but if you DO succeed in zipping them they will, of course, not be available to the Database. If that is acceptable then I suggest you back them up to a DVD until you need them again. Regards. Bob Mitchell. "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home." - Kenneth Olsen, president and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977.

Ooops! I just re-read your post & realised you are talking about Windows compression which in theory should unpack the file when accessed but retains the file name. I have never used that feature & would be really interested in the result if you try it. I think there is no question it will slow up your Database users but to what degree is what I can't guess at. I think if you have LOTS of surplus memory it may not be too bad, because W2K does the uncompressing in memory, on the fly, I believe. Think I'll go have a look at one of our file servers! Regards. Bob Mitchell. "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home." - Kenneth Olsen, president and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977.