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Guest
I really don't understand why the computer came with C and C partitions, but I have a ton of space on D, and the C partition is full and I dont know how to go about changing it
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NoNoBadDog!
Perhaps just owning a computer is too much for you. Maybe you should start
off small...like an inexpensive calculator...
If you are not a troll, and you seriously don't know that you can store and
move files (except program files) between partitions, then you are in way
over your head.
Bobby
off small...like an inexpensive calculator...
If you are not a troll, and you seriously don't know that you can store and
move files (except program files) between partitions, then you are in way
over your head.
Bobby
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Nathan McNulty
Are you using Windows XP Pro or Home? I'm going to assume Home which
rules out the possibility of dynamic disks. You have two options:
1) Use a program like Partition Magic to merge the two partitions or...
2) Delete all partitions and then format them. This sounds like it is
going to be difficult for you to do. First, you would need to backup
your data, then boot off your XP CD, then use that to delete the
partitions and make one big partition and format it. Then Install
Windows from there as this process will delete all of your data (that's
why I said to backup your data at the beginning).
rules out the possibility of dynamic disks. You have two options:
1) Use a program like Partition Magic to merge the two partitions or...
2) Delete all partitions and then format them. This sounds like it is
going to be difficult for you to do. First, you would need to backup
your data, then boot off your XP CD, then use that to delete the
partitions and make one big partition and format it. Then Install
Windows from there as this process will delete all of your data (that's
why I said to backup your data at the beginning).
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Bob Harris
First, it is a bit unusual for a bran-name PC to come with two partition
that the user can see. Some have a hidden partition, whihc contains a image
of the C:\ drive for use in restoring the PC to ay one. But, two separate
user-accesible partitions is rare.
So, first, be sure that the second partition is not reserved for something
special. If necssary contact the PC maker.
Once you verify that the free space is indeed free to use, then there are
several things that you can do:
1. Use windows explorer to cut&paste all user files (e.g., DOC, XLS, JPG,
AVI) from C:\ to D:\.
2. Request that XP re-create its swap file on D:\ instead of C:. My
computer, properties, advanced, performance, settings, advanced, virtual
memory, change. Set the size the virtual memory to zero on C:\ and make it
512K to 1Gig on D:\. Be sure to set min size the same as max size, as this
will prevent fragmentation of the pagefile. Reboot, and the pagefile should
disappear from C:\ and re-appear on D:\
3. Even before the above, clean out you temporary internet file and other
temp irectories. If you do not know how to do this, download CleanCache, a
free program, install, configure to clean such areas, and run it:
http://www.buttuglysoftware.com/
The web address is a bit odd, but this is a legit site for freeware.
how to go about changing it
that the user can see. Some have a hidden partition, whihc contains a image
of the C:\ drive for use in restoring the PC to ay one. But, two separate
user-accesible partitions is rare.
So, first, be sure that the second partition is not reserved for something
special. If necssary contact the PC maker.
Once you verify that the free space is indeed free to use, then there are
several things that you can do:
1. Use windows explorer to cut&paste all user files (e.g., DOC, XLS, JPG,
AVI) from C:\ to D:\.
2. Request that XP re-create its swap file on D:\ instead of C:. My
computer, properties, advanced, performance, settings, advanced, virtual
memory, change. Set the size the virtual memory to zero on C:\ and make it
512K to 1Gig on D:\. Be sure to set min size the same as max size, as this
will prevent fragmentation of the pagefile. Reboot, and the pagefile should
disappear from C:\ and re-appear on D:\
3. Even before the above, clean out you temporary internet file and other
temp irectories. If you do not know how to do this, download CleanCache, a
free program, install, configure to clean such areas, and run it:
http://www.buttuglysoftware.com/
The web address is a bit odd, but this is a legit site for freeware.
but I have a ton of space on D, and the C partition is full and I dont knowdanjon25 said:
how to go about changing it
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Guest
This is a 1 year old sony vaio running windows xp home. I guess this may seem like a dumb question but I am fairly good with computers, I just don't understand why there is a D and a C. I know I can move files to D, thats not a big deal, but when it doesn't give me that opiton, I get a error saying tthe C drive is full. So I wondered If I could use some of that 55 gig of free space on D and add it to the full 13 gig c drive. Thank you
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Jed Bartlett
may seem like a dumb question but I am fairly good with computers, Idanjon25 said:
just don't understand why there is a D and a C. I know I can move
files to D, thats not a big deal, but when it doesn't give me that
opiton, I get a error saying tthe C drive is full. So I wondered If
I could use some of that 55 gig of free space on D and add it to the
full 13 gig c drive. Thank you
I have the same problem. I bought a new Sony VAIO RS510 PC and the
120G hard drive is partitioned into two. C: is about 20G and D: is
about 100G. I'd much rather have one big drive.
I called Sony help about this and the reason is the PC is marketed to
people who are importing digital video. When importing digital video
it is easy to accidentally fill up all your disk space (because
digital video is so huge); if your main Windows boot partition (C
gets completely full (accidentally), Windows may not start.
So Sony gives you the large D: drive and tells you to put your digital
video there.
I'm still trying to figure out an easy (and preferably free) way to
merge the partitions without loss of data.
Jed
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Bob Willard
Jed said:may seem like a dumb question but I am fairly good with computers, I
just don't understand why there is a D and a C. I know I can move
files to D, thats not a big deal, but when it doesn't give me that
opiton, I get a error saying tthe C drive is full. So I wondered If
I could use some of that 55 gig of free space on D and add it to the
full 13 gig c drive. Thank you
I have the same problem. I bought a new Sony VAIO RS510 PC and the
120G hard drive is partitioned into two. C: is about 20G and D: is
about 100G. I'd much rather have one big drive.
I called Sony help about this and the reason is the PC is marketed to
people who are importing digital video. When importing digital video
it is easy to accidentally fill up all your disk space (because
digital video is so huge); if your main Windows boot partition (C
gets completely full (accidentally), Windows may not start.
So Sony gives you the large D: drive and tells you to put your digital
video there.
I'm still trying to figure out an easy (and preferably free) way to
merge the partitions without loss of data.
Jed
If you have a backup app, backup everything, then boot from the XP CD,
re-part, re-format, and re-load XP, then restore all the files you
backed up. There; that's free.
If you don't have a backup app, then your data does not matter to you,
so boot from the XP CD and start fresh. And that's also free.
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explodingmatt
If you look in the Programs list on the Start menu you may well see a
program called VAIO Recovery Utility.
If you run this it will reinstall you computer to all the preinstalled
software etc, but you have the option to resize your partitions,
particularly making the C drive use all of the hard disk.
You *will* lose any data and software you've put on yourself over the
past year so make sure and back it up onto an external hard drive or on
a couple of DVD's.
program called VAIO Recovery Utility.
If you run this it will reinstall you computer to all the preinstalled
software etc, but you have the option to resize your partitions,
particularly making the C drive use all of the hard disk.
You *will* lose any data and software you've put on yourself over the
past year so make sure and back it up onto an external hard drive or on
a couple of DVD's.
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Yves Leclerc
Or locate and buy Partition Magic. This software will allow you to resize
drive C or merge drive D: into C:.
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lonely_fairy_queen
Hi,
First of all, you can change your partitions' configuration. For
example, I'm stick with Paragon Partition Manager. Just reduce (or
delete) D, and increase C. Very simple. By the way, I always set up
system with two partitions. It's very convenient, I can sort my
applications and data, and also, in case of system crash or some
harmful viruses invasion - you know, it happens sometimes
- I can
simply put all my data to one partition, and format another one. I have
a bootable Cd for Partition Manager, so I can move my files even when
Windows is down. Nice.
Cheers,
Queen.
First of all, you can change your partitions' configuration. For
example, I'm stick with Paragon Partition Manager. Just reduce (or
delete) D, and increase C. Very simple. By the way, I always set up
system with two partitions. It's very convenient, I can sort my
applications and data, and also, in case of system crash or some
harmful viruses invasion - you know, it happens sometimes
- I cansimply put all my data to one partition, and format another one. I have
a bootable Cd for Partition Manager, so I can move my files even when
Windows is down. Nice.
Cheers,
Queen.