Re: Low Disk space on C drive

"carolyn" <carolyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Yup, that's Sony for you. :( Do you know if the BootIT program
requires the
original XP Disc? As you are probably aware Sony doesn't include this
when
you buy the computer. Thanks for all your help. CB

YW.

If Sony didn't include a full XP installation disk with your PC, then
they either gave you a recovery disk or set aside a portion of the hard
drive (a hidden partition) that allows you to restore your PC to its
original state (including all the trial software, etc.). If the latter,
Sony provided you instructions to create your own restore disk.

Also, as long as you have access to the I386 folder, you should be able
to create your own XP installation disk, which is useful to have not
only to perform a clean install, but also to perform a repair install
(which keeps your data intact). Instructions may be found here:

http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml

I doubt BootIt requires an installation disk. Alternative repartitioning
programs include Rainish Partition Manager and GParted:

http://www.ranish.com/part/
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/


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