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Discussions about partition size on WindowsForum.com cover a range of practical issues, including errors when formatting unallocated space, Windows incorrectly reporting partition capacity, and the actual size of Windows 10 installations. Users seek advice on optimal OS partition sizes, managing multiple partitions across drives, and resizing or deleting partitions without data loss. Common themes include troubleshooting disk management errors, understanding system partition requirements, and balancing space between operating system and data partitions. The tag reflects real-world concerns about partition allocation, resizing, and the impact of updates on storage usage.
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Extent less than minimum error when formating unallocated drive space
After re-installing my OS I noticed that I had lost a massive amount space. It automatically set up a c drive with approximately 100 gigs of space and an additional d drive with only 9 or 10 gigs of space. I looked in the disk management settings console and noticed multiple entries with a disk...- shooterd
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- disk management format issues os reinstall partition partition size storage issues unallocated space virtual drive volume
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Windows 10 Windows 10 seeing C: drive as too large
I am running a Dell XPS 8930 with 21H1 version of windows pro, 4mhz processor, 16 gig memory on an ethernet lan. I haven't noticed any problems with the system, but I entered the Settings - System - Storage window yesterday and it said that my C: drive was 1.6 TB. Now, while that sounds good...- schmieg
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- c drive dell disk management gigabyte partition size samsung 970 evo storage storage issues system issues version 21h1 windows 10
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Windows 10 How big are your Windows 10 installations?
Hi I came to my attention today that some people seem to have much smaller Windows 10 installs then I do. I don't have any software in my C:\ drive other then a few really small things like CCleaner etc. I have W10 installed on a 100 Gb partition. It uses 63 Gb of that. Only 10 of those are...- MikeHawthorne
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- ccleaner disk space file management install size language pack partition size performance program files software installation storage system settings tech support troubleshooting user files windows 10 windows folder windows update windows.old
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Windows 7 Deleting the system partiton?
Is it possible to delete the system partition (held Windows XP - no longer needed)? I have Windows 7 on the second partition, and don't really want to do a reinstall. It's partition is set as "C:" when Win7 is booted. Any way to make the second partition the system partition, then delete the...- dschaller
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- data deletion delete partition disk management file management partition size shrink partition system partition windows 7 windows xp
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You cannot set page files on a partition that is larger than 2 terabytes
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- 2 terabytes disk management memory management microsoft support page file partition size storage issues system settings windows
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Windows 7 I Deleted All My Partitions (All Files Including OS) In Windows 7 Disk Utility.
I Upgraded My Windows7 Starter To Ultimate Recently And Everything Was Going Fine, But I Wasn't Happy With The Disk Space Because I Had Ubuntu As Second OS And I Wanted More Space For Win7. ( Ubuntu Was In The same Partition As Win7 C: ). I Searched For Ways Of Increasing The Size Of The...- Clickeee
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Upgrade from XP proceedure
I am getting ready to install Windows 7 on my XP computor. Have checked and my computor is suitable. My present computor has 2 Harddrives, each harddrive has some partitions. Will a Windows 7 update effect files on the harddrive without the operating system? Re the partitioned hardrive with...- luckylindy88
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- backup file security hard drive hardware upgrade installation partition partition size upgrade windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 Win 7 -Seeking "Real world" recommendation for OS partition size
I have recently installed W7 Pro 64-bit but I'm still playing around with it. I understand that M$ recommends 20 GB for x64. I would like to give it a generous amount of room to work, but I don't want to go overboard. I have 3.5 GB of system memory but plan to upgrade to up to 4 or 6, so I...- Petepc
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- 64-bit acronis true image backup data management disk management file management hard drive memory management mft os installation partition size performance recommendations shadow drive storage system memory user experience windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 Trouble restoring / partitioning with Bootcamp
These screenshots say the most: Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error I deleted a nearly full Windows partition using Boot Camp Assistant and reinstalled Windows, this time partitioning the drive (320gb) in half. During Windows installation it said the BOOTCAMP...- aftertheburial
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- backup boot issues bootcamp disk formatting drive management fat32 file system installation mac ntfs partition partition size portable drive restoration storage system image troubleshooting windows windows 7
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Windows 7 100 MB "System" disk
What is W7 using the 100 mb system disk for? is it for recovery files? I know w7 can now make an actual restore image can you use this partition for that? just wondering- weaverware
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- backup boot drive disk management file recovery image restore partition size system drive system restore windows 7 windows features
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation