2007-03-20 10:51:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If I were you, I'd try deleting some big files and uninstalling large applications that take up a lot of space. Buying a new hard drive is probably unnecessary.Try freeing up some space on your current hard drive.
Another way to free up some space is to use the "Disk Clean Up" feature (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Clean Up on Windows XP). It can take quite a while to complete, so leave it overnight or something. This feature locates files you haven't accessed in a long time and compresses them to save space. You might be able to save a couple of gigabytes on your drive with it, which will probably be more than enough for your system restore.
So don't buy a hard drive yet, there are a few things you can try beforehand!
Good luck!
2007-03-20 11:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by pedros2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 04:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should not need to do that....try deleting some of your really old restore points as they just take up loads of space and chances are you'll never actually restore back that far anyway. also back up files you want but rarely use to cd then remove them from your pc
2007-03-24 03:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by david_m_grogan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you did not tell me what percent of it is used, or whether you have files that need deleted, etc. My guess would be to try reloading the OS and if it does not work, then you may need a hard drive.
2007-03-20 11:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your comp to a certified technition, and delete all the files from your computer, to where you started off when you just bought it. THe problem might be that on "properties' at "my computer' you didin't allow your computer to use all of the space, which it has
2007-03-20 10:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mercedes Benz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO THIS RESTART AS IT RESTARTS PRESS AND HOLD F10 KEY WHEN THE SYSTEM RECOVERY SCREEN SHOWS UP THEN SAY YES TO AND DO A ADVANCED RECOVERY THE COMPUTER WILL DELETE ALL CREATED FILES AND RESTORE IT TO THE FACTORY CONDITION
2007-03-20 11:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by starchild1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run disk cleanup. Start --> All Programs --> Accessories -->system tools -->disk cleanup.
2007-03-20 10:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by The man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋