how to get memory capacity from one partition of hard disc..

[Guest]

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Hi

I'm using Windows XP Home edition version 5.1. The hard disc Maxtor 64120L0
size of 117232 MB is partitioned so that there is 20003 MB as disc C and
97229 MB as disc D. It seems that most of the programmes need to be installed
to C disc to operate. So I have a lot of empty room in disc D and not enought
in C. Specially proplems rise while my daughters favorite Simms 2 seems to
need more room to work in C disc. How can I give more room for C from D?

Thank you for your help

Esa

 

[Jerry]

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Partition Magic can be used to change hard drive partition size. Buy it at a
software store.

You are not restricted to where a program can be installed - you usually
have a choice if Custom is selected during the install process.

"Esa B" <Esa B@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:636A2F6D-08F9-4293-9CF5-28DFA595D372@microsoft.com...
> Hi
>
> I'm using Windows XP Home edition version 5.1. The hard disc Maxtor
> 64120L0
> size of 117232 MB is partitioned so that there is 20003 MB as disc C and
> 97229 MB as disc D. It seems that most of the programmes need to be
> installed
> to C disc to operate. So I have a lot of empty room in disc D and not
> enought
> in C. Specially proplems rise while my daughters favorite Simms 2 seems to
> need more room to work in C disc. How can I give more room for C from D?
>
> Thank you for your help
>
> Esa

 

[Guest]

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Esa

If a game is installed on D, it will still work.. when a game installation
process advises of the target drive and space available, it is often
possible to change the target to another drive.. any files that require
placement into C will be automatic.. this applies to other types of program
too..

It would be a cheaper option for you to re-install the game on D, than to
attempt to change the partition sizes.. you can then delete the game from
C..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Esa B" <Esa B@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:636A2F6D-08F9-4293-9CF5-28DFA595D372@microsoft.com...
> Hi
>
> I'm using Windows XP Home edition version 5.1. The hard disc Maxtor
> 64120L0
> size of 117232 MB is partitioned so that there is 20003 MB as disc C and
> 97229 MB as disc D. It seems that most of the programmes need to be
> installed
> to C disc to operate. So I have a lot of empty room in disc D and not
> enought
> in C. Specially proplems rise while my daughters favorite Simms 2 seems to
> need more room to work in C disc. How can I give more room for C from D?
>
> Thank you for your help
>
> Esa

 

[allie]

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Try taking a look at Partition Magic
(http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/). I'm sure they have lots of
disclaimers -- it's probably not a real safe maneuver to change partitions
with data on the drive, but I'm sure it's doable.

 

[Jason]

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http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

"Esa B" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I'm using Windows XP Home edition version 5.1. The hard disc Maxtor 64120L0
> size of 117232 MB is partitioned so that there is 20003 MB as disc C and
> 97229 MB as disc D. It seems that most of the programmes need to be installed
> to C disc to operate. So I have a lot of empty room in disc D and not enought
> in C. Specially proplems rise while my daughters favorite Simms 2 seems to
> need more room to work in C disc. How can I give more room for C from D?
>
> Thank you for your help
>
> Esa