How do i create space in my C drive?

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:11 am

I have so many files on my U torrent that there is no more space in my C drive. I have an external hard drive and i was wondering if its possible to move them there? i really don't want to lose my files.

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:18 am

It is easy to move files to the external hard drive, just right click then cut/paste or select "send to", then choose the external hard drive as the destination.

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:37 am

You can also send them directly to the external hdd when you first download them...just browse to the external drive's location when the window pops up with all the files inside the torrent, and the torrent will download the file to the external hdd straight away Smile

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:21 pm

cp <source> <destination>

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:49 pm

you can also compress certain parts of your hard drive to save space. just select the folders you might want, right click and drag your mouse to "properties". when the properties window appears click on the "advanced" button, another window will appear. click on the check box labeled "compress contents to save disk space" and voila!

i must warn you tho, be wary as to which file folders you wish to compress as it may hinder your computer's performance.

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:07 pm

killa1986 wrote:

you can also compress certain parts of your hard drive to save space. just select the folders you might want, right click and drag your mouse to "properties". when the properties window appears click on the "advanced" button, another window will appear. click on the check box labeled "compress contents to save disk space" and voila!

i must warn you tho, be wary as to which file folders you wish to compress as it may hinder your computer's performance.

If you compress your drive:
Do Not compress your windows directory or system files!
you can cause some problems, for yourself.
compress things you have saved that you dont use often

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:45 am

your audio and video files are a good option for compression when saving space.

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:40 pm

Was going to say get a external hard drive they are cheap these days !
But the prices have shot up allot because of the floods in Thailand ..

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:45 pm

Right click delete everything you don't need/want

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:46 pm

Locked down seeing as the OP never got back.

In summary these methods will save space...

Compress shit.
Delete shit.
Backup shit.
Get a server to store shit.