Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Laptops and mobile computers › full hard drive? Partitioned?


27 posts

Geek


Topic # 43118 17-Oct-2009 16:30
Send private message

Hi,

Our Acer laptop has a (C:)Acer HD drive and a (D:) Data HD drive.  Everything seems to get saved on the (C:) drive, and it is now full.  Can I copy and paste onto the (D:) drive, delete from the (C:) drive and still access everything ok?  I'm thinking things like movies, photos, documents?  Would I still be able to go though 'Documents' or 'Pictures' or 'Music' for example on the start menu and find them?  The laptop is running vista.  Or would I have to go through 'Computer' then search the (D:) drive?

Thanks,

Karen

Create new topic
BDFL - Memuneh
58125 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 9645

Administrator
Trusted
Geekzone
Subscriber

  Reply # 264620 17-Oct-2009 17:20
Send private message

You can certainly move your data from one drive to another. You won't find them on "My Documents" though unless you chance where "My Documents" points to.

You can't move programs without reinstalling them.

Remember to ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR DATA.





Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure)

 

Come talk travel on TravelTalk NZ.

Geekzone Price comparison | Geekzone News | Jinglebugs | Legal Movie Services in New Zealand | Payoneer | MightyApe | AliExpress | Amazon | 

3252 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 207

Trusted

  Reply # 264945 18-Oct-2009 23:31
Send private message

I should add it's pretty straight forward to move "My Documents" to a new drive (i.e. right-click, properties, move).

Create new topic



Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

NotPetya ransomware attack, New Zealand view
Posted 28-Jun-2017 15:07

Security concerns reach new peak, Unisys Security Index
Posted 27-Jun-2017 14:11

Behind Spark’s slow-burn 4.5G plan
Posted 26-Jun-2017 16:23

Red Hat unveils production-ready open source hyperconverged infrastructure
Posted 23-Jun-2017 22:10

Whatever ailed Vodafone broadband … seems to be fixed
Posted 23-Jun-2017 14:10

VMware NSX Meets Stringent Government Security Standards with Common Criteria Certification
Posted 22-Jun-2017 19:05

Brother launches next-generation colour laser printers and all-in- ones for business
Posted 22-Jun-2017 18:56

Intel and IOC announce partnership
Posted 22-Jun-2017 18:50

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Best Android tablet
Posted 21-Jun-2017 12:05

Wellington-based company helping secure Microsoft browsers
Posted 20-Jun-2017 20:51

Endace delivers high performance with new 1/10/40 Gbps packet capture card
Posted 20-Jun-2017 20:50

You can now integrate SMX security into Microsoft Office 365, Google and other cloud email platforms
Posted 20-Jun-2017 20:47

Ravensdown launches new decision-making tool HawkEye
Posted 19-Jun-2017 15:38

Spark planning to take on direct management of all consumer stores
Posted 19-Jun-2017 10:03

Qrious acquires Ubiquity
Posted 14-Jun-2017 12:21


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.