I just reinstalled windows on my computer and honestly it got to a part that I didn't really know what I was doing. It was talking about "partioning" which I dont think I want. Does that mean it PUT windows on half of my computer? Im not really sure what was going on. when i would go into computer it would have something extra next to the C: drive, and it had a red bar. Well anyway I re-installed in again and somehow I got rid of that, but now it says I have 72.4 GB. That can't be RIGHT, is it? I thought I had a lot more space before I re-installed. Now I feel stupid for doing that. Is there something I can do?
I have a dell inspiron e1405, w/vista home basic
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Ok thank you, what do I need to do when I get to this website?? I am so confused.Did you use the recovery partition or the Vista DVD to do the install?I have been using the OS cd. When it is reinstalling and it comes to the screen that talks about partitioning, it has two selections, drive 0: 76 gb, and then drive 0: dell DIRECT media 2gb (i think) Ive been picking the one with 76 gb. what is going on??? why arent they the c: drive and why is it only 76 gb? thats my biggest problem. i cant even really install anything on my computer cause it says i dont have enough space. I reinstalled windows on my other computer in the house that is running on xp and it's having the same problem also. i know i prob shouldnt have reinstalled windows but it seemed like a GOOD idea at the time.

thank YOUI know of a program called killdisk.com for free that will wipe everything for you but i would wait to see if anyone else has any ideas and use that as a LAST resort. you should be have an option at you partion screen to create a new partion and it will delete the one you already have. don't know how helpful that is but hopefully it helps a little. good luck