Disabling Disk Cache for DSZ

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From: Nasir Ahmed Noor
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1992 08:05

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Hi,
I use SMARTdrv disk cache program that came with windows 3.1. I have
noticed a considerable drop in xfer rate when I use DSZ. Doc recommends
turning disk cache off before transfer. I dont know how to do it or will
it help. I consulted the windows manual [as dos manuals doesn't list options
for smartdrv]. It suggest using + or - sign to enable or disable disk
cache. My question is once smartdrv is loaded from autoexec and then disabled
by use of "-" sign, does re-enabling by use of "+" on command line brings
smartdrv to expected performance or should I just remove it from mem and
then reload it after xfers?

thanks.

--nasir
umnoor@ccu.umanitoba.ca

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