Softpaq Solution:  SP1295
File Name:  DLT8KBLK.EXE
Title:  Correct DLT Tape Drive Block Size for Windows NT
Version:  N/A

CATEGORY:  Drivers/Miscellaneous

EFFECTIVE DATE:  17 August 1995

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq 10/20 DLT Tape Drives

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows NT

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

SUPERSEDES:  N/A

DESCRIPTION: This utility corrects a performance issue when using the Microsoft Windows NT Backup application and a Compaq 10/20 DLT tape drive.  It changes the blocking factor on the tape to a size of 8K.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory.  The file that is downloaded is SP1295.EXE.

2.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
    SP1295 [ENTER]
    The following files will be created:
       SP1295.DOC
       DLT8KBLK.EXE
       README.TXT

3.  After the files are created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1295.EXE if you wish.

4.  Copy DLT8KBLK.EXE to your fixed disk drive and execute.

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