Batch Save for Web using CS5

Hello All,
Im trying to process 1200 images that need to be saved for the web.
I have opend the first images in CS5 which is 84.6kb
i have then clicked "create new action" -> Shift + Ctrl + Alt + S -> Save (quality 75%)
then i have stopped the action recording.
Ive now gone into File -> Automate -> Batch
In there i have picked the action, the source folder and destination.
When i run the batch action the images appear in the destination folder but they have not been compressed.
Any ideas on what i am doing wrong?
Many thanks

Download and unzip the script then copy the script to:
PC: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS#\Presets\Scripts
MAC: <hard drive>/Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS#/ Presets/Scripts
# being the CS version
To use:-
File - Scripts - Picture Processor
Then fill in the fields as required.
N.B. The last version is the newest with some fixs for Save For Web.
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