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Low disk space in C:\

Started by selva , Nov 24 2009 01:07 AM

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 03:16 AM

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Hi, there's a difference in advertised disk space and actual disk space.

Example: your OS (operating system) claims that that specific folder is 300 mb. Though your manufacturer claims it's only 250 .
That might be a reason for the difference, I believe.

Also, remember that when you move files, it's best to uninstall the application, then install it on your F: drive.
I'd suggest attaching an external hard disk, in case you have much files (eg. movies) on your C: drive that you still want to keep.

I think in your case it would be useful to use disk quota.
This will prevent you from putting anything on the C: drive that is for example larger than 50 mb.

Read here how to do that >> http://www.microsoft...s.mspx?mfr=true
More information >> http://www.microsoft...w.mspx?mfr=true

:)
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selva
Posted 25 November 2009 - 03:58 AM

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Well it was actually a Image file with java tutorials programs and stuff.................Not an application actually


But after i moved now C: has around 600mb or so left...............So no trouble as of now........................:)
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Posted 25 November 2009 - 04:02 AM

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Hi, that's great :) .

Still I'd advise you to use disk quota, unless you have a good memory.
The last thing you want is that your hard drive crashes :) .

I think in your case it would be useful to use disk quota.
This will prevent you from putting anything on the C: drive that is for example larger than 50 mb.

Read here how to do that >> http://www.microsoft...s.mspx?mfr=true
More information >> http://www.microsoft...w.mspx?mfr=true


Good luck and hope this helps :) !
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Posted 25 November 2009 - 08:06 AM

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One good security update, one movie file downloaded, one program installed and your hard drive space will be used up.
You still do not have 10% of your HD free for the MBR to run correctly.
In order for that to happen you would need 1 gig at least. I have explained that now and I still suggest a larger hd or a second hd to help you save data to it .
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Posted 25 November 2009 - 12:51 PM

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Thank you for ur info.........Ill update my hard disk as soon as possible........................:)
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Posted 25 November 2009 - 01:16 PM

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You are welcome
Good luck and let us know if we can help.
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