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When saving profile folder (as backup) I get 'the file Trash is too large for destination file system'

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Steve_Shields
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I like to save my profile on a monthly basis - never used to get the error message 'the file trash is too large for destination file system'. am saving profile to a large memory stick so capacity is not the issue . . .

I like to save my profile on a monthly basis - never used to get the error message 'the file trash is too large for destination file system'. am saving profile to a large memory stick so capacity is not the issue . . .

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at 5gb, compact might be failing. if you find it doesn't help then just delete the folder file on disk

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Wayne Mery
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And your trash is emptied?

Steve_Shields
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Trash is empty. I've attached a screenshot of the error message. Drive I am saving to is 64 gig.

Zenos
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Compact it.

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at 5gb, compact might be failing. if you find it doesn't help then just delete the folder file on disk

Steve_Shields
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Compacting worked - thanks for your help.