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Pilequinha
09-14-2010, 08:30 PM
If i have an X size database what is the size i need to have free so that the backup processo runs ok?

TY

Patvs
09-15-2010, 03:34 AM
If your database has size X.
The .backup file will end up to be 1/12 * X.
However you need about 1/2 * X of free space. If you don't have 1/2 * X of free space you can try to MOVE your TEMP folder to a different partition/drive

read: How to change temp folder location in Windows 7 | Windows 7 Themes (http://windows7themes.net/how-to-change-temp-folder-location-in-windows-7.html)