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Mikael
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Oct 16, 2024
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wof compression not working on Server 2019, compact /exe:lzx

Hi!   Got this oddity where it works on some 2019 but not others. It's volumes that support compression.   compact /c .\textfile.txt Compressing files in E:\test\ textfile.txt 80510...
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    Mikael
    Feb 07, 2025

    Hi!

    I found the cause and solution.

    The Wof filter isn't attached to anything else than the system volume on server.

    To add it to a volume:

    fltmc attach Wof X:

    Check current status:

    fltmc filters

    fltmc instances

    After this compact /exe works.

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Mikael
Brass Contributor
Feb 06, 2025

Anyone? Anyone got a clue?

  • Mikael's avatar
    Mikael
    Brass Contributor
    Feb 07, 2025

    Hi!

    I found the cause and solution.

    The Wof filter isn't attached to anything else than the system volume on server.

    To add it to a volume:

    fltmc attach Wof X:

    Check current status:

    fltmc filters

    fltmc instances

    After this compact /exe works.

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