wondering how to distribute -

[kassi59]

I have a compaq presario/5400 pc/running on windowsxp
my C:drive is 14.92GB capicity with 5.54GB free space (37%)
my D:drive however is 3.72GB capicity with 99% free space...
Is there any way to even out the load?

[Bethers]

No, those are completely separate things. You can free up space on your C drive by defragging (possibly) and by moving large files off the computer onto separate storage devices or disks.

[davidundalicia]

If your D: drive has 99% free space, why not use it. (sorry beth)

You could always re-install some programs to D: and free up some space on Your C: drive... (delete old programs and then defrag)

(data files can just be copied and pasted or moved to D: (change links)

or from now on install any new programs onto D:/programs

[Bethers]

Forgive me - the real question is WHAT is the D Drive on that computer - on my laptop computer now the D drive is the disk drive. It can be different on different computers, so I mis-spoke and apologize. The D drive is whatever is in that slot on your motherboard - and on many computers that's the back-up spot - or where vital system information is stored. I used to use it to back up important files on my old desktop.

[davidundalicia]

D: can be a seperate drive or another partition on the single drive....
i.e. I have a laptop with 1 drive split into several partitions (4 actually)
so yes, D: depends on your system....
By the looks of the disk sizes quoted in the first post I would guess that its
a single drive with two partitions C: and D:..........

[kassi59]

Ive been reading about partioning and there is quite a bit of info to follow and many different ways and suggestions..very confusing.
Im by far a puter wiz - from what I have understood is that laptops differ a bit from desktops to which I have.
I have cleaned out all the unnecessary file from C: drive/uninstalled programs that I no longer use/defragged/and optimized. And that all did indeed get me quite a bit more space as its now at (37%) and it was at (20%) so the usual house cleaning did help -
Ive formatted D: and thats why Im left with open spaces. I like the idea of uninstalling programs and having them reinstalled in D: if that in fact would work. I have one program that is 316MB and the list goes on -but if that in fact is possible to run programs out of my D: drive - would it be wiser to use it for file I access less often? Or just use D: as my primary.

[davidundalicia]

Your primary will always be C:
Most programs, when installing, give you the option of changing the normal setup path (i.e. c:/programs/newprogramfolder)
You can change this to point to D:/programs etc...............

Now and again a new program will need to be installed only on C: to work properly, but these are few and far between.....

If you intend to un-install and re-install to your D: drive
Please install to D: first and test with the new shortcut BEFORE you uninstall
your program.......(be safe - be happy)

Finally, run defrag on your C: drive again and you will reclaim more space.....

[kassi59]

The program I was refering to ***8 and others as such. So if I were to loose anything I have the CD...So Im not worried about loosing anything. Im just wondering if it would work? Im always safe and always happy!
I defrag to when as necessary! could say Im a fraggle...lol..
Im finding out via reasearch that by partioning that it wont regain speed that Im looking for - whats your thoughts? I figured that if I could clean out some of the more dragging programs that it would help out with speed.

[davidundalicia]

Whats with all the partioning ? Your drive seems already to be partioned.
C: and D:
just re-install some of your progs to D: and reclaim the space from C drive.

The program itself will let you know if it needs the c drive.......

Another good reason for putting your programs on d is that in the event
of an operating system crash or losing your c then you can reformat c reload windows without losing your d progs.

[kassi59]

Oh David please forgive me - its just a new word I learned! Im still learning here so Im not going to use the proper words and Ive read too much and understood too little!..lol
From what I got from the partion thing is something about creating 4 different areas to keep the load off of one area..
but Ill take some time and try out adding some of the **** Ive got onto teh d drive and see where that gets me...thanx hon I do apreciate your efforts!

[davidundalicia]

Pleasure is all mine kate......keep things as they are and only move to d drive when your happy........lol

[kassi59]

aye aye fellow major!...I dont like to move too quickly when it comes to the puter...and ive just recently gotten my hummingbirds back so Im..busy?...lol..sitting as still as a tree on my back patio awaiting that certain shot! lots of ginger tea and patience!....lol
thanks again!!