More Space on a Laptop?

[darknight99]

Hi, I don't suppose anyone knows how to get more space on a laptop. When I bought it I wasn't all that with laptops and I only had 40GB now I only have about 7GB left and need more space.

I've tried deleting internet files and cleaning the disk up of files but it doesn't do much.

Thanks for any help!! xD

[VHG]

If you are running Vista (you dont say) then with that and a few programs then you wont get much space left with only 40Gb.

If you are running XP then that is a fair bit smaller.

Windows does have a "Disk Cleanup" option which you can run to clear out unwanted files (you can find it on the menus).

Best thing is to buy an external hard drive and plug it in the USB slot. You can get one for under £40.

[darknight99]

Yeah, I have Vista. Sorry, I forgot.

I tried that Disk Cleanup and it doesn't do much just gets rid of about 40mb

But I'll try that external hard drive you said.

Thanks so much!!

[VHG]

I think my Vista and all the bits takes about 25Gb on my hard drive.

So if you only have 40Gb that does not leave much room.

Best get an external hard drive.

Good to have one anyway so you can backup your important files.

[scotman]

If you are running that close to the limit you need to keep a good grip on your housekeeping. The ideal solution is to fit a larger drive in your laptop. Failing that I would also suggest you get external drive and use that to store ALL your data files, leaving only the OS and applications on your C: drive. Make sure you have nothing on C: drive that could be somewhere else.

[darknight99]

My housekeeping? :s

[S_C]

an external hard drive to keep your " none windows " programs and files on will keep your C drive relatively free for your " virtual memory" and this will keep your PC running faster.
it will also give you the added hard disk space your seem to require.

i think that will explain what has been posted before " in more laymans terms "

[darknight99]

Oh right, I get ya! Thanks, S_C!

[badlad.biz]

Although I've never done it I would imagine that deleting all those help files that no-one ever looks at would free up loads of space. I typed in *.hlp in search and I found loads.

[S_C]

an interesting suggestion , however deleting files that you are not entirely sure as to there use " some files having multiple uses ie some drivers cover more than one program. could have consequences that would be undesired .
Coupled with the fact this particular user appears to not be highly literate regarding computers , i fear this maybe not the best course of action or suggestion for this person.

No offence ment to anyone here

[darknight99]

:s I am highly literate on a computer. I spent seven years at school using computers and have just left with pass grades. Lol.

But I've never seen help files

[S_C]

hmmm , in that case why would you need to ask such a basic and simple question regarding pc's .

it doesnt really matter i am just curious as this is really basic stuff