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Answer» Quote from: poonico on November 11, 2009, 05:06:04 PM quick Q for anyone still around...C-OS, Apps D-Data Get TweakUI to manage the folder locations. SEE the My Computer tab.If you don't want to follow patio's advice and get another hd, moving anywhere from 20-40 Gb from D: to C: should be fine.is an external HD okay? I haven't opened up a computer in ages and with 3 kids running around, anything could go wrong. also, is there an easy dvd maker of some sort? just to do my data? I think i have a copy of roxio around here, but we never got along well, which is why it's not on here now.An external drive is a perfect solution for you if you think you have enough room on your system partition / drive for now. And if you just want to copy data to a dvd, use Windows Explorer. For more comprehensive backups I STRONGLY urge you to get a disc IMAGING utility. Acronis True Image is not free but it's the best. Some free alternatives: http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/backupandimage.shtmlgreat, so let's say i put half of my current space on c: and half on d: and then get an external HD.... if i put most of my data on that (external) *should* this computer be enough to last me a good while longer? I know I'll have to get a new one eventually, but perhaps that's something I can just begin to put away for so that it's less painful, lol. you guys have been great helps btw! i started with this (a few days ago) c: 15.00 GB 326 MB free d: 98.61 GB 5.98 GB free came here with this: c: 15.00 GB 947 MB free d: 98.61 GB 5.91 GB free and so far, have this: c: 15.00 GB 3.90 GB free d: 98.61 GB 37.25 GB free Most of the D: is photos :| Computers can last MANY years --- as long as they continue to serve your purpose. Disc space is no reason to consider spending money on a new system. I'm a tech guy and love my toys - so every couple of years I add another system to my collection. But for the average user there's no reason to upgrade unless there's a reason to upgrade - if you know what I mean.thank you I'll see about ordering an external drive (any recs for good brands/buys?) and I'm going to work on backing up my data today... I'll DEF. post an update when I get this all sorted out. BTW, so jealous of being a tech lovin' person... I miss those days *dreams*.... I use to love my gadgets, but kids and a modest lifestyle took over I love them more, but it's always fun when I get something new that I can play with, lol.I'm older than you are darlin' and I assure you - once a kid, always a kid I've always loved my toys. Pick any brand name for the external drive and you'll be fine. I use both Maxtor and Western Digital (my book line).I was using a system from 1999 until relatively recently, and I know somebody who is quite computer-savvy who uses nearly the same setup as I had. Of course once I started to have extra money I inevitably poured it into a new system... twice now, actually. my last one I built myself I can DEFINITELY vouch for Western Digital, I had a 286 with a 40MB WD drive in it that was working fine when I tore it apart, at which time I believe it was nearly 20 years old(!). Quite tough little drives from what I can tell. I haven't any experience with the "mybook" line, but if they are anything like their internal offerings (and I have no reason to think otherwise) then I doubt you'll be disappointed. Quote I haven't opened up a computer in ages and with 3 kids running around, anything could go wrong.Use Duct Tape! Wrap the kinds in it. Just joking! |
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