there r three questions, 1. how do u find out how many gb your computer is cuz i cant remember when i buy it, 2. i hav 2 drives in my computer and i cant find the one for floppy disks, do do i just stick it in one of the drives? 3. is it possible to divide your hard drive into different sections(i believe like A drive, D drive etc.), if so , how do i do it and can i do it at home. I NEED SERIOUS ANSWERS PLEASE!!!
2006-07-20 06:17:57 · 10 answers · asked by why me? 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Assuming Windows XP...
1) Double click on My Computer and look for the icon or listing for you Local Drive (C:). Right click on it and select Properties. It will show you the size of you hard drive and how much is free by the little pie chart in the middle of the window.
Close that window.
Right click on the My Computer Icon. Select Properties. Click the General tab (if it does not go there for you). Look in the information on the screen for you memory size and procesor type and speed. If the process or information is not there - your PC is ancient and needs replacing.
2) The floppy drive is the one that has an opening that the floppy will fit in. If it does not have an opening, it is the hard drive. If it has a tray that pops out, it is a CD drive. If there is no opening the right size to slide in the floppy, you do not have a floppy drive. (Most new computers today do not)
3) You can divide your hard drive into different sections (called partitions) but the process for doing that will wipe out everything on the hard drive. So you probably do not want to do it. You have to buy special software to be able to do it without losing everything.
4)Yes, you need serious help. I have sent some guys with butterfly nets to help. Please go with them peacefully (LOL)
2006-07-20 06:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming this is Windows:
1) right-click on the My Computer Icon, and select Properties. It will tell you the amount of memory.
2) If you have a floppy drive with a floppy disk slot in the front, yes just put a floppy disk in it. It is very likely going to be drive A:
3) Yes it is. But it is tricky, and you could lose data doing it. If you don't know much about computers, don't do it. If you really want to, buy a program called Partition Magic.
2006-07-20 13:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To find how much space you have on your computer, you can first open the "My Computer" folder. Then right click on C: and select "Properties" to view the system information.
Hard drives are already divided into different sections depending on the input device. For instance, A: is almost always for floppy disks, and D: and E: are generally used for the CD ports. USB drives come up when you connect your computer and something like an mp3 player or camer via the USP port, and so on and so forth. New "drives" are created for each new thing you have currently plugged into your computer. You can have all the way up to M: or N:!
Click on the A: after sticking your floppy into the smaller slit to view your files.
2006-07-20 13:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by silver_saire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first question: You can find out by going to My Computer, right clicking on your "C:" drive and in that menu select properties.
Your second question: If you have a floppy drive, most likely you can find a place for it to fit in, but since you don't I dont think you want to just stick it in somewhere. Your 2 drives will most likely be a hard drive (C:) and a CD drive (D:).
Your third question: Yes it is possible to divide your HARD drive into different sections called partitions. You will need special programs to do partitioning like Symantec Partition Magic.
2006-07-20 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.) Go to my computer, right click on the Drive and go to properties. That'll tell you many GB.
2.) Your floppy drive should come up under drive A on when you are "My Computer"
3.)Yes you can format your drive into seperate partitions. To do this, go to the control panel>switch to classic view>Administrative Tools and open that. Then click on computer management. Double click storage, Double click Disk Management Local. Then delete the partition on the 2nd drive and repartion and format it however you like. ****WARNING*** here though...partioning and/or formatting drives mean you will loose everything on that particular drive so be CAREFUL! And no, you can't partition and not loose everything unless you have some very expensive software and even then it doesn't work very well.
2006-07-20 13:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by bombhaus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. 'Right' click on 'My Computer' then select 'Properties'. This will show you details of your computer's speed [Mhtz] and how much memory [RAM]is available.
2. Double 'Left' click on 'My Computer' then just move your curser onto C Drive. You weill see details on left.
3. Your 'Floppy' drive 'A' is the slot on the front of your computer. usually 1.44Mb
4. If you have a large capacity Hard Disk it can be partitioned to make other drives ie. 'E', 'F', 'G' etc. Its not hard to do and can be done at home but, let someone who knows what they're doing, do it for you.
2006-07-20 13:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by Jimbo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok..follow the instructions..
For (1) Right click on My computer and go to properties... a dialog box opens... in which you can find the details.. (or) goto start.. programs... accessories.. system tools and system information...
(2)Right click on My computer and go to properties... a dialog box opens... find Device manager... click on floppy drives and right click... scan for hardware changes...
(3)Yes,, it is possible... you need to have some softwares.. by which you can partition the hard disk... Try getting " Partition Magic".. it is a good software...
2006-07-20 13:24:25 · answer #7 · answered by CrazyG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. goto my computer, u will see it when u click on start. then click on your drives... on the left it will show details and GBs
2. ??
3. u have to fdisk to create sections. i dont think u want to be doing that. there are probably programs that will do it easier.
2006-07-20 13:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by a_wuchang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where you brought the computer, go and ask the people they will explain you r you may contact the hardware and software person. Because my explaination can't you make to understand to do.
2006-07-20 13:21:46 · answer #9 · answered by kartik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to press the any key
2006-07-20 13:19:43 · answer #10 · answered by jivesucka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋