Computer Help: Hard Drive Question

[reinko]

I have a Windows 7 Netbook, with a 25 GB C: Drive, and a 250 GB D: Drive (Data Drive).   The C: Drive constantly fills up, slows down my computer, I have to manually shift files over to D: but I find this process quite annoying, and can't seem to find a solution.  For example, I hook up my iPhone to sync files, it automatically starts saving on C: until literally 0Kbs of memory, then just shuts down.

Is there a away to make the D: the default drive to save everything on?  Or combine the two drive to make one large drive...

Thanks!

[mu_hilltopper]

Sure.  Two ways.

You can use a partition manager, like this free product:

http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm

It will allow you to merge, combine, expand partitions. 



Or .. if you have the ability to off-load/backup the files on D: to somewhere else, like a USB drive .. it's quite simple.  Transfer your files off D: so that it's empty, then remove that partition, then "extend" partition C to add in all the space of D.  Then copy all your files back on to C.

Here's a video that walks you through the partition stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beXqc8htfGs

[reinko]

Free partition manager worked perfectly!  Thank Hilltopper!  For the effort I award you five Schrute Bucks!

Congrats!

[NersEllenson]

Another solution Reinko, would be to match up that iPhone with a MacBook.  I just made the switch to a MacBook Pro about 1 month ago and LOVE it...in my opinion well worth the $$

[Skatastrophy]

Another solution Reinko, would be to match up that iPhone with a MacBook.  I just made the switch to a MacBook Pro about 1 month ago and LOVE it...in my opinion well worth the $$

If the Mac was partitioned like his PC is (and how I usually partition my computers, to separate the OS from the applications) he'd run into the same problem regardless of what operating system he's running.  Grats on wasting your money, though.  Did it come with free wayfarers and a flannel?

[NersEllenson]

If the Mac was partitioned like his PC is (and how I usually partition my computers, to separate the OS from the applications) he'd run into the same problem regardless of what operating system he's running.  Grats on wasting your money, though.  Did it come with free wayfarers and a flannel?

This is probably why one shouldn't comment on matters they are not an expert in - which when it comes to computers - I most definitely am not!  Whatever the case, I'm enjoying the hell out of my Mac and have no regrets about the $$ I spent to purchase.  What about Macs are you not a fan of?  You sound pretty I.T. intelligent, etc.  Fill me in.

[Hards Alumni]

If the Mac was partitioned like his PC is (and how I usually partition my computers, to separate the OS from the applications) he'd run into the same problem regardless of what operating system he's running.  Grats on wasting your money, though.  Did it come with free wayfarers and a flannel?

+1

[Hards Alumni]

This is probably why one shouldn't comment on matters they are not an expert in - which when it comes to computers - I most definitely am not!  Whatever the case, I'm enjoying the hell out of my Mac and have no regrets about the $$ I spent to purchase.  What about Macs are you not a fan of?  You sound pretty I.T. intelligent, etc.  Fill me in.

Anyone who really knows anything about computers knows that Mac is all about fashion and taking your money.

I get what they are, but they are just not really as good as all the Macophiles think they are.

[🏀]

Anyone who really knows anything about computers knows that Mac is all about fashion and taking your money.

I get what they are, but they are just not really as good as all the Macophiles think they are.

They are technically about 1/3rd of their PC counterparts at the same price. If you love it great, but you almost always look like an idiot trying to explain how it's better than a PC.

[NersEllenson]

Would appreciate any of you techies to fill me in on the advantages of PC's compared to Mac's?  I certainly didn't buy a Mac for fashion purposes - I love being able to turn my computer on and it be ready to surf the web/process documents, play iTunes, whatever in about 15 seconds...Mac's certainly are less susceptible to viruses as well.  Fill me in guys!

[🏀]

Would appreciate any of you techies to fill me in on the advantages of PC's compared to Mac's?  I certainly didn't buy a Mac for fashion purposes - I love being able to turn my computer on and it be ready to surf the web/process documents, play iTunes, whatever in about 15 seconds...Mac's certainly are less susceptible to viruses as well.  Fill me in guys!

I'm a low-level techie, but if you compare your Mac's specs compared to a similarly priced PC, you'll notice the difference immediately.

You're using a Mac for the right purpose and that fits perfectly. No hating there, just don't be one of the Mac assclowns that try to argue it's the best computer ever when they are overpriced for the hardware you receive.

[nyg]

I have used Macs for the past 7 years.  I have an I Mac and just bought a new Mac Pro laptop.  Yes, I paid the extra price, but well worth every penny.  Never a problem, never a virus, automatic software updates and no ego issues about owing them.  Good choice Ners.

[NersEllenson]

Interesting stuff.  I was real hesitant to convert to the Mac platform, after being a PC guy for the last 20 years...but my ex-girlfriend had a Mac laptop and was a huge Mac advocate...as was my Mom.  I've been VERY pleased thus far. 

Thanks for the feedback nyg and marqptm...

[Skatastrophy]

I was just making a joke (for the most part).  Macs are overpriced for what you get hardware-wise, but depending on what you're doing with the machine it may still be the right computer for you.  Especially if you're not that technical, Apple has been doing a great job with regards to their genius bar/customer-service and replacing broken stuff. 

The Macbooks (which recently got discontinued) and the Air are actually pretty good buys for what they are.  The Pros tend to be overpriced compared to their PC counterparts.

I suppose I'm not a fan of Apple charging extra for their styling/cases, but that's just personal preference.  It really kills me how they take industry standard cabling for stuff, reconfigure it slightly so that they're the only ones that can sell it to you, and then charge you out the wazoo for it.  Friggin crazy, imo, but that applies more to the iPhone than their computers.

In my opinion, if you are enjoying what you purchased then you've made the right choice and are well ahead of the game.  Most people hate their computers

[NersEllenson]

I was just making a joke (for the most part).  Macs are overpriced for what you get hardware-wise, but depending on what you're doing with the machine it may still be the right computer for you.  Especially if you're not that technical, Apple has been doing a great job with regards to their genius bar/customer-service and replacing broken stuff. 

The Macbooks (which recently got discontinued) and the Air are actually pretty good buys for what they are.  The Pros tend to be overpriced compared to their PC counterparts.

I suppose I'm not a fan of Apple charging extra for their styling/cases, but that's just personal preference.  It really kills me how they take industry standard cabling for stuff, reconfigure it slightly so that they're the only ones that can sell it to you, and then charge you out the wazoo for it.  Friggin crazy, imo, but that applies more to the iPhone than their computers.

In my opinion, if you are enjoying what you purchased then you've made the right choice and are well ahead of the game.  Most people hate their computers

Thanks Skat...it is always nice to learn more about things I'm not very knowledgeable about...and wouldn't otherwise seek out information on (if not for happening to see the topic on Scoop!)

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I was just making a joke (for the most part).  Macs are overpriced for what you get hardware-wise, but depending on what you're doing with the machine it may still be the right computer for you.  Especially if you're not that technical, Apple has been doing a great job with regards to their genius bar/customer-service and replacing broken stuff. 

The Macbooks (which recently got discontinued) and the Air are actually pretty good buys for what they are.  The Pros tend to be overpriced compared to their PC counterparts.

I suppose I'm not a fan of Apple charging extra for their styling/cases, but that's just personal preference.  It really kills me how they take industry standard cabling for stuff, reconfigure it slightly so that they're the only ones that can sell it to you, and then charge you out the wazoo for it.  Friggin crazy, imo, but that applies more to the iPhone than their computers.

In my opinion, if you are enjoying what you purchased then you've made the right choice and are well ahead of the game.  Most people hate their computers

You don't make $ on the razor, you make it selling the blades.

This is one of the oldest business techniques around. It's annoying as a consumer, but can be profitable as a business.