What to do if you filled drive "D"?

[jariyoshi]

Hi, I have a potential problem...I seem to have filled up the "D" drive on my computer. I understand that this is where "System Restore" gets it's data to go back to an earlier date if you have a problem. My question is, what happens if your "D" drive gets filled and how can I get more space on it with out uncompromising future restore capabilities?

 

[rolli59]

Uninstalling programs or deleting user files is the way to get more space on a drive.

 

[jariyoshi]

Hi,
I did that...uninstalled stuff I haven't used in a long time but it seemed to free up a little space but not really enough to make a real difference. What else can I do?

 

[mouse24]

Thats pretty much it, or buying a new hard drive but with the prices...just dont do it, flooding in Thailand is makin everyone sad D:

Theres no magic button to add space just delete stuff you dont use

 

[ilysaml]

Delete unnecessary files move some larger files to another partition or get a larger HDD

 

[jariyoshi]

When I try to open my D drive, my computer shows me a screen that says this is the Recovery partition and not to delete or alter any files here or some things may not work after the change. How do I bypass this?

 

[mouse24]

hmmm, how much space is on the recovery partition? I mean it might not even be worth it if its only like 5g

But if you really want to, just realize that if your main windows install messes up, you won't have a recovery partition to help you D: ... thought i assume if you don't touch the obvious files like stuff in "System" and "Windows" you'll be fine

 

[rolli59]

When I try to open my D drive, my computer shows me a screen that says this is the Recovery partition and not to delete or alter any files here or some things may not work after the change. How do I bypass this?

Usually OEM's have a hidden recovery partition and you do not see a drive letter for it.

 

[jariyoshi]

Thanks you guys for all the help! I'll take a stab at clean up. Wish me luck!