My current PC has only a 5GB C: partition, and it's getting squeezed now. This was my first XP machine, and I didn't realize how much space the updates would eventually take.
Re: Noob-proof guide to reformatting plz!
My current PC has only a 5GB C: partition, and it's getting squeezed now. This was my first XP machine, and I didn't realize how much space the updates would eventually take.
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Re: Noob-proof guide to reformatting plz!
That's one of the main reasons why, using a registry editor such as Registrar Lite (http://www.resplendence.com/downloads), I've always edited Windows to install most applications to my D: drive by default. After editing the registry, I copy the Program Files folder there.
When searching for paths to change, after the obvious "C:\Program Files" path, you also need to input the old DOS style "C:\PROGRA~1" path. Apparently there's a lot of legacy code still in WinXP.
Last edited by Geezer57; 10-04-2006 at 18:00.
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Re: Noob-proof guide to reformatting plz!
Thanks for you tips and I think tommorow will be the big day. I was going to wait until only a few days before m2 but I've ordered Dawn Of War (and if its good I'll get dark crusade xpack) and I hear theres loads of patches, so I don't want to install/uninstall after just a few weeks. So I'm going to do it this weekend...after I take down the 1000 pieces of GCSE courswork I have to do :(
Anywho, I'm just not computer savvy enough for a partition. I'm going to start zipping stuff today and then go and buy a DVD to stick everything on. The PCs main use is gaming, so it had alot of demos and rubbish on it, but actually useful stuff I need to save is minimal, which is handy :)
Just to clarify, a few months ago I tried to reformat, got quite far but then it said "this will add ANOTHER operating system to this hard drive, are you sure you want to continue?", which scared me. I want to overwrite, not add another, do I still click yes? Because if I don't I can't reformat lol..
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