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Unallocated Disk Space?

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:13:36 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
Subcategory: Hardware Problems
Tags: Unallocated, disk, space, XP, Chritz

Comment:

Hey all,
Problem is that my hard drive physical label says 80gb, but in the windows program 'My Computer' it says that the total is 10gb.
I have re-installed OS, making sure that it is not partitioned, but the properties thing says that 69GB is Unallocated Disk Space.
Is there a way to fix this, getting the full hdd working, without losing my files, or do I have to buy a new HDD?
Thanks all

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Response Number 1

Name: StuartS
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:20:07 Pacific

Reply:

Every hard disk needs at a least one partition so to say that is is not partitioned is not true. You would not have been able to format and install the operating system if it were not partitioned.
What you have done is create a 10 Mb partition leaving the rest of the hard disk as unallocated space. To make use of this space you need to partition it, either as one single partition or split it into smaller partitions as needed.
You can do that from Admin Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management.
Stuart

Response Number 2

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:20:46 Pacific

Reply:

go to start >> run >> diskmgmt.msc
right click the unpartitioned ( unallocated ) space and follow on-screen instructions...to create a partition...

Response Number 3

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:24:41 Pacific

Reply:

Ok, Stuart - There is one partition covering the whole drive, that's the option I chose on the setup of the OS.

Response Number 4

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:29:16 Pacific

Reply:

Well, Probfixer, I'm trying that out now. Thanks guys :)

Response Number 5

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:29:52 Pacific

Reply:

please press "c" while using the partitioner and enter desired value...then create another partition in that way and continue setup (make sure you don`t have unpartition space anymore)

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Response Number 6

Name: StuartS
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:30:26 Pacific

Reply:

Whatever you chose is not what you got. You have a 10Gb partition and the rest unallocated. The numbers you quote all add up to indicate that is what you have done. Unallocated space is very specific in meaning, it means it needs to be partitioned.
Stuart

Response Number 7

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:32:44 Pacific

Reply:

Right, so if I partition the unallocated disk space, is there a way to add the new, formatted space on to the C:/ Drive?

Response Number 8

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:38:46 Pacific

Reply:

yes, just please note that you`ll need to enter reasonable partititon size...
follow response number 3 for instructions...

Response Number 9

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:42:33 Pacific

Reply:

When you say 'Reasonable', do you mean that I can or can't format/partition the whole 69GB unallocated disk space at once?
By the way, I don't mind how long this takes...

Response Number 10

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:48:16 Pacific

Reply:

no...When I say 'Reasonable', I say you shouldn`t create something like this:
C:\ Size 70 GB
D:\ Size 10 Gb
it`s best to split it on half
just select "unlocated space" in the partitioner, press "C", and enter 40000 MB
then select "unlocated space" in the partitioner again, and enter 40000 MB again
then press to install windows in C:\ Partition and...you know what`s next :D

Response Number 11

Name: StuartS
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:54:39 Pacific

Reply:

Right, so if I partition the unallocated disk space, is there a way to add the new, formatted space on to the C:/ Drive?
Not without using third party tools that will either extend the existing partition to cover the whole disk or to merge the existing partition with the new one.
There is nothing wring with having 10Gbs for just the operating system and put all your programmes and files on a separate partition, in fact its a good plan to go with. That way if you have to reinstall the Operating System you don't have to worry about losing files as they will all be on a different partition.
Having everything on one single partition is putting all your eggs in one basket.
Stuart

Response Number 12

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 10:57:47 Pacific

Reply:

So you're saying I can't add that new partition, Local Disk F, to the C:/ drive, rather than the other way around?

Response Number 13

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:11:02 Pacific

Reply:

you can...but I don`t recommend it...better create another partition and transwer your data inside...therefore, if you need to reinstall windows (C:\), your data will be safe...

Response Number 14

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:16:10 Pacific

Reply:

This won't shut up the annoying 'Disk Cleanup Wizard' Notification though. I'd prefer it if I could delete this new partition and somehow have the space added on to the C:/ drive. Any suggestions?

Response Number 15

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:23:29 Pacific

Reply:

1. From a command line or from Run, type regedit. This opens the Registry Editor.
2. Select the folder HKEY_CURRENT_USER and follow the folder path \ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer.
3. Create a DWORD value called NoLowDiskSpaceChecks.
4. Give it a value of 1.
5. Close Regedit and reboot. You should no longer get the low-disk space warning.

Response Number 16

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:28:15 Pacific

Reply:

This doesn't explain how I add the space onto the C drive.

Response Number 17

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:31:40 Pacific

Reply:

no, of course...this way you can disable low-disk space warning...

Response Number 18

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:33:34 Pacific

Reply:

Will I still be able to install things and run them, like Steam games?
I don't mind whether I lose everything. If I had anything important, I'd back it all up.

Response Number 19

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:37:38 Pacific

Reply:

yes...the windows xp will remain full finctional after this...you don`t have to lose ANYTHING...

Response Number 20

Name: Humar
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:40:44 Pacific

Reply:

Hi,
Without third party software, you won't be able to add space to Drive C:.
If you follow suggestions already given and create a new partition using some or all of the currently empty (unpartitioned) space, you will be able to move data into the new partition.
If you have lots of video, music, pictures etc., by moving them onto the new partition you will free-up lots of space on drive C: and you won't get the low space warning any more.
As others have said, having your data on a different partition is not a bad idea.
Regards

Response Number 21

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:42:10 Pacific

Reply:

But, Can I put ALL of my files, including windows, onto the new partition and still make it run correctly?

Response Number 22

Name: Humar
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:46:59 Pacific

Reply:

Hi,
NO.
Don't try and move your windows files. If you do you won't be able to boot up or run anything.
Regards

Response Number 23

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:49:09 Pacific

Reply:

if you`d like to do so...please backup your data to a cd, reinstall windows. and put your data back...

Response Number 24

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 11:49:42 Pacific

Reply:

Ok, I won't then.

Response Number 25

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 12:26:54 Pacific

Reply:

I need some names for some reputable partition third-party programs, any suggestions?

Response Number 26

Name: Humar
Date: November 9, 2009 at 12:36:10 Pacific

Reply:

Hi,
I use Acronis Disk Director Suite.
Regards

Response Number 27

Name: probfixer
Date: November 9, 2009 at 12:44:05 Pacific

Reply:

partition manager 8, but it`s NOT free

Response Number 28

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 9, 2009 at 13:16:33 Pacific

Reply:

gparted
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/live...
EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition
http://www.partition-tool.com/
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 29

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 13:36:16 Pacific

Reply:

Any that are free?

Response Number 30

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 9, 2009 at 13:50:39 Pacific

Reply:

yes, the 2 I suggested
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 31

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 13:51:59 Pacific

Reply:

Clive, one is for Linux; The other I'm trying now. Thanks.

Response Number 32

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 14:14:56 Pacific

Reply:

Unsure of how to use EASEUS manager.
This won't work unless I buy it...

Response Number 33

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 9, 2009 at 14:22:27 Pacific

Reply:

gparted is not only for linux.
create the bootable live cd
Install Easeus on to windows
read the help.
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 34

Name: Chritz
Date: November 9, 2009 at 14:26:53 Pacific

Reply:

"GParted Live is a small bootable GNU/Linux distribution for x86 machine."
Really?

Response Number 35

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 10, 2009 at 10:55:53 Pacific

Reply:

Yes.
I would have just put yes, but apparently the message was to short to be of any use.
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 36

Name: Chritz
Date: November 10, 2009 at 10:57:30 Pacific

Reply:

Anyone at all?
I need a free partition merger..

Response Number 37

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 10, 2009 at 11:51:18 Pacific

Reply:

Try google if the one suggested do not work.
Hirens boot cd has PM 8
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 38

Name: Chritz
Date: November 10, 2009 at 11:54:06 Pacific

Reply:

I've been trying on google for the past 3 days, but it'd be quicker and easier if I had some names.

Response Number 39

Name: StuartS
Date: November 10, 2009 at 12:22:19 Pacific

Reply:

For crying out load! It took about thirty seconds.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...
Stuart

Response Number 40

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 10, 2009 at 13:22:06 Pacific

Reply:

I was getting a bit p****d off too
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

Response Number 41

Name: Chritz
Date: November 11, 2009 at 08:47:12 Pacific

Reply:

Dude, Calm down...
If it had been that simple, it would have been done.
I tried all of these and they can't merge it without me buying the real thing...

Response Number 42

Name: probfixer
Date: November 11, 2009 at 10:25:47 Pacific

Reply:

I ain`t sure if these are good, but try them:
http://www.thefreecountry.com/utili...

Response Number 43

Name: clive_pearce
Date: November 11, 2009 at 13:05:26 Pacific

Reply:

You are right, I shouldn't get so upset.
Hirens boot cd has several partition managers.
http://www.hirensbootcd.net/
UK MP's are thieving scumbags.
EU members are worse.

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