Estimated size of backup reported a bit late?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:12 pm
When I'm running short of Disk/DVD space it's really useful to be told the estimated size of backup (after compression). But it only seems to be shown after the backup has started - which for me is a bit too late. It seems to occur instantly, so presume it would be fairly easy to show it at the preview stage.
I needed it today, when I found that the estimated size of a backup was greater than the available space on the drive and had to abort the backup - It works, but it just seems a bit clumsy!
ALSO: I know the estimates are ONLY ESTIMATES, but they're usually fairly accurate - or are they? - I reset my main backup and restarted it:
It correctly reported 19GB to be backed up (2 drives).
Estimated size of backup (after compression) 29GB
The actual size of the backup was 14.8GB.
The next backup (smaller) reported estimates that were much more accurate.
Just one of those computer glitches!
Cheers
Ian
I needed it today, when I found that the estimated size of a backup was greater than the available space on the drive and had to abort the backup - It works, but it just seems a bit clumsy!
ALSO: I know the estimates are ONLY ESTIMATES, but they're usually fairly accurate - or are they? - I reset my main backup and restarted it:
It correctly reported 19GB to be backed up (2 drives).
Estimated size of backup (after compression) 29GB
The actual size of the backup was 14.8GB.
The next backup (smaller) reported estimates that were much more accurate.
Just one of those computer glitches!
Cheers
Ian