Removing Partitions

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I am getting 'low disk space' messages on my computer. I have a c: drive
with 10Gb, and a d: drive with 120Gb. The 10Gb c: is nearly full, the 120Gb
d: is nearly empty. How do I remove the partition between c: and d:?
 
PartitionMagic can do this, but you'll want to BACKUP any sensitive data
BEFORE you try this. If this operation fails, it could result in complete
data loss. It will not, however, physically damage the drive.
 
A no cost solution to solve your problem.

To increase you free space on your Windows XP partition select Start, All
Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp, More Options, System
Restore and remove all but the latest System Restore points? Restore points
can be quite large. By the way System Restore Points are hidden files which
you will not see even after you have taken the measures to show hidden files
detailed above.

You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and
Remove Temporary Internet Files. Whenever you remove redundant files you
should always run Disk Defragmenter by selecting Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, and Disk Defragmenter.

It is likely that an allocation of 12% has been made to System Restore on
your Windows XP partition which is over generous. I would reduce it to 700
mb. Right click your My Computer icon on the Desktop and select System
Restore. Place the cursor on your C drive select Settings but this time
find the slider and drag it to the left until it reads 700 mb and exit.
When
you get to the Settings screen click on Apply and OK and exit. Turn off
System Restore on your D partition.

The default allocation for the Recycle Bin is 10 % of drive. On your drive
5% should be sufficient. In Windows Explorer place the cursor on your
Recycle Bin, right click and select Properties, Global and move the slider
from 10% to 5%

Another default setting on a large drive which could be wasteful is that for
temporary internet files especially if you do not store offline copies on
disk. The default allocation is 3% of drive. Depending on your attitude to
offline copies you could reduce this to 1% saving 2 gb. In Internet Explorer
select Tools, Internet Options, General, Temporary Internet Files, Settings
to make the change. At the same time look at the number of days history
is held.

Do you have files / folders that might be moved to the other partitions?

To move programmes use Add / Remove Programs in Start, Control
Panel, Add / Remove Programs to uninstall programmes. Create a
Programs Directory on your other partition and reinstall there.

Some other notes you may find useful.

Create a My Documents folder in another partition and copy ( not move ) the
contents of My Documents to your new folder. Then delete the files in your
My Documents folder ( if you encounter problems deleting use Shift + Delete
to bypass the Recycle Bin ). You will also need to change Default File
locations in the Microsoft Office programmes you use. For Word go to Tools,
Options, File Locations, highlight Documents, click on Modify and change
file path. For Excel go to Tools, Options, General and change default file
path.

For Temporary Internet Files select Start, Control Panel, Internet Options,
Temporary Internet Files. Settings, Move Folder.

To move the Outlook Express Store Folder select in Outlook Express Tools,
Options, Maintenance, Store Folder, Change.
http://www.tomsterdam.com/insideoe/files/store.htm

When you have completed all adjustments run Disk Defragmenter on both
partitions.

If your C partition is formatted as NTFS i can make a further suggestion
to increase free space on your C drive.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
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Use Partiotion magic (with back-up)! But you need to close all the programs
which are running before merging the drives,
Regards
 
You move some of the accumulated stuff to the larger partition. Kinda like
when your old lady fills a closet, then she has you move some to the attic
to make space, then she fills the closet, then you move some to the attic,
then she fills the closet, then you move some to the attic, then she fills
the closet, then you move some to the attic, then she fills the closet, then
you move some to the attic, then she fills the closet, then you move some to
the attic...
Its easier just to put it in that attic in the first place.
Same with the little used partition.

I thought lead was probably a very dense material, until I told my son to do
his chores, then I found something more dense.
 
I assume you mean to 'merge' both C: and D together? You will need third
party software to do this. Partition magic can merge partitions.

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John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org

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