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Compressing VMU Saved Data
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:32 pm
by AgentMomo
OK So I got the program that allows to compress data.
I only got 1 VMU , does the save larged file turn right into a Compressed File or does it end up having both
the compress and uncompressed at the same time which totally involves needing a 2nd VMU to move things around ?
Don't want to risk deleting my one NFL SEASON save
Re: Compressing VMU Saved Data
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:52 pm
by deluxux
I would not use that tool if you really want the data to be safe get a DreamShell Serial port SD reader and backup the saves to the PC.
Re: Compressing VMU Saved Data
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:04 pm
by AgentMomo
deluxux wrote:I would not use that tool if you really want the data to be safe get a DreamShell Serial port SD reader and backup the saves to the PC.
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Yeah I'll finally have to get one , Buying VMUs just for Sport Season Data is costly.
But in the mean time is their something I can do in the nature of what I just said or no ?
Re: Compressing VMU Saved Data
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:11 pm
by deluxux
Maybe using email from the Dreamcast.
Here is a post from Nz17 might be helpful.
https://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/vi ... 10#p129376
Re: Compressing VMU Saved Data
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:46 pm
by AgentMomo
Well I just found out yes SOURCE and TARGET VMU can be the same , just have enough space open 1st , so yeah compress and regular will be on the vmu at 1st before deleting one of them. So half my idea would be fine lol.