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Old 04-21-2008   #6 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP


 
 

Re: disk space Vs restore points

On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:06:07 -0500, t-4-2 <guest@xxxxxx-email.com>
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> Ken Blake, MVP;689443 Wrote:
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> > On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:46:10 -0500, t-4-2 <guest@xxxxxx-email.com>
> > wrote:
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> > > > Hello everyone,
> > > > I have never fully understood the relationship between disk space and
> > > > storage of restore points.
> > > > In terms of percentage, how much space is allocated for storing
> > > restore
> > > > points? > >
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> > 15% of the total drive space, by default, but that percentage can be
> > (and usually should be) adjusted to a lower number.
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> > Two factors affect this:
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> > 1. The 15% (or changed value) mentioned above.
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> > 2. A maximum of 90 days age for a restore point.
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> > > > Am I missing other factors that belong in the equation ? > >
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> > Yes, number 2 above.
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> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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> Thank you, Mr. Ken Blake

You're welcome. Glad to help.

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