Re: How to make all space on HDD available

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'Chris wrote, in part:
| Yes, you can move files from C to D and back. However, changing the sizes
| would cause you to have to reinstall Windows.
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Not necessarily... there are several third party utilities that can combine
and or resize partitions (Partition Magic for one.) Or an external drive
can be used. Reinstalling the operating system is not necessary.

Phil


"Chris" <tornadorex@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| See http://www.sudhian.com/index.php?/forums/viewthread/89238/ to explain
| how manufacturers rate hard drives (and why 60 GB does not actually equal
60
| GB). There's also probably a recovery partition or something fron Sony
| eating up some space.
|
| Yes, you can move files from C to D and back. However, changing the sizes
| would cause you to have to reinstall Windows.
|
| "mervet" <mervet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
| news:933E26E8-666D-4FFD-B519-A1D70783395D@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| >I have a Sony Vaio with 60GB HDD running Windows XP. The original HDD
was
| > faulty and has just been replaced under Warranty. When I look at My
| > Computer
| > it shows (under Hard Disc)
| > Vaio C Total Size 13.9GB Free Space 5.74GB
| > Vaio D Total Size 37.2GB Free Space 37.2 GB
| > How do I get to use all 60GB?
| > Total Size for C + D above does not = 60GB. Where is the other 8.9GB?
| > Can I put files on D? Can I shift any from C to D?
| > Can I make C bigger and D smaller? If I change these do I have to
| > re-install anything or make changes in any part of the OS?
| > As a newbie I would appreciate help from experts.
| > --
| > Thank you for any help you can give.
|


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