[24hoursupport] Re: Increasing HD space on laptop
- From: Fuzzy Logic <fuzzman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: 24hoursupport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:31:59 -0400 (EDT)
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The user specifically did not want to format, so I would suggest trying,
but going into Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs, and
seeing if there is anything you really don't need. That would help, at
least some.
Fuzzy
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On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Joe Parker wrote:
> Probably the best/easiest thing he can do is format and reinstall windows.
> Clears out a LOT of clutter, and has to be done periodically anyway.
>
> Alternatives include external firewire (take up the card slot), usb (1.1 is
> *slow*) drives, or simply replacing the internal 3.5" drive with a bigger
> one when you reinstall windows.
>
> >Is it even possible to expand HD space on a laptop? I think it has USB
> >ports (well, surely it does, it's Win 98) - perhaps there is some expansion
> >gadget he could get? His pc card slot is already full w/a replacement modem
> >(his got knocked out during a storm). I really would like to avoid
> >reformatting everything, since I honestly doubt he has any idea where his
> >restore cds are. TIA...
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