2007-10-02 06:11:50 · 9 answers · asked by dcap3 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
My HB is 40 gigs, but is partitioned into 6 sections (I don't know why). I have lots of space in other sections. What is easiest way to get more gis in c drive section?
2007-10-02 06:21:40 · update #1
My HB is 40 gigs, but is partitioned into 6 sections (I don't know why). I have lots of space in other sections. What is easiest way to get more gis in c drive section? (I'm using windows XP.)
2007-10-02 06:23:50 · update #2
Well you may have forgotten that Windows Operation System does take space on your hard drive.
Windows 98 take between 175mb and 225mb depending on your type of partition.
I would suggest that you backup your files and get a bigger hard drive. You can get a 20GB for $15.
2007-10-02 06:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes 211MB is peanuts , Windows needs more SPACE.
Backup the files you need.
Then get rid of those partitions, 6 partitions on a 40GB drive?
that is ridiculous. You do this by reformatting the hard drive during the windows installation.
And create just 1 partition of 40Gigs.
Then re-install windows,
Then no more space worries.
2007-10-02 07:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by Venom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Windows requires ar minimum of 500 mb for its temporary files, memory swaps, etc. in order to run properly.
Unfortunately the only way to free up space is going to be to delete anything you can live without from the hard drive.
Uninstall any programs you can survive without. Move your music to CDs rather then the hard drive. (You can still play them, you just have to put the CD into your computer). Same with any videos, documents, pictures, etc. Move them off your computer.
If you have some spare money, instead of CDs, consider investing in a USB external hard drive. Plug it into a USB port on your computer and you get a whole lot more hard drive space. You will still need to move things off the C drive and on to the USB drive, but Windows has to have its space on the C drive. But at least you have somewhere to move it all to....
2007-10-02 06:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move your documents from the C drive to one of the other partitions. You should leave as much space as you can on C for Windows so do your work on the other partitions.
It sounds like you have an old NT disk where you could only put lots of small partitions on them.
2007-10-02 06:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a problem.
You need to free space immediately by doing a combination of disk cleanup and eliminating programs you no longer use.
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup (first and urgently!).
You can eliminate programs using the Add/Remove Programs wizard in control Panel.
BTW, if you have only a 2GB hard drive, what you really need is a new computer. Today's OSs and applications are very large. After you install only the essential stuff, you're almost out of space to operate.
2007-10-02 06:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by PastorBobby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What I would do would be to empty the partition next to your c drive to the next one (e.g. everything from d to e). Then eliminate the d partition and resize the c partition adding the extra space.
I would do this with a reliable disk manager like Acronis Disk Director. It will allow you to do most tasks automatically and undo mistakes.
Don't use Windows' disk management. It's no good.
2007-10-02 06:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by PETER 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES it most likely is the cause...you want to try to keep a good 15% free for it to function properly. May i suggest getting an external HD and transferring all files (except for your software programs) onto that drive? IT really helps keep your computer performing at its best, and then you can install more programs w/out worrying about any problems. It also allows your programs to run faster....
HDs are fairly cheap these days....I'm sure you can find one to fit your budget and needs! :)
2007-10-02 06:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by Triple Threat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could, and will.-
Fix : Delete some files, or buy a larger hard drive . . . IF a PC using that old a drive can take anything over 8G that is . . .
2007-10-02 06:15:15 · answer #8 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it could.
you can defragmentize it to help get more space on your computer.
2007-10-02 06:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by dancingladydi46 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋