Impact of LinkFixer Advanced on File Sizes
Modified on: Mon, 9 Mar, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The effect of LinkFixer Advanced on file size depends on
the process being used. Below is a breakdown of how each process interacts with
files.
1. Scan Only
- The
Scan Only process does not modify files.
- File
sizes remain unchanged when scanned.
2. Reports
- The
Reports process does not alter files; it only uses information stored in
the LinkFixer Advanced database.
- File
sizes are not affected.
3. Processes That Modify Files
The following processes can modify files:
- Inoculate
- Cure
- Modify
Links
- Move/Rename
When one of these processes runs:
- The
file is locked for exclusive write access to prevent other processes from
modifying it.
- The
file is read into memory in its entirety.
- Inoculation
data may be added or updated in memory.
- Links
are modified according to your rules.
- The
entire file is written back to disk.
Effect on File Size
- Saving
the modified file can make it slightly larger or smaller, depending on the
file’s structure and content.
- Changes
in size are usually minor relative to the total file size.
- The
exact impact varies file by file and process by process.
Testing File Size Changes
To estimate how your specific files might change in size:
- Create
copies of the files for testing purposes.
- Process
the copies with the desired LinkFixer Advanced process.
- Compare
the file sizes before and after processing.
This method provides a practical expectation of file size
changes for your specific environment without affecting original production
files.