moving files in Win7 pro

[Wolf K]

Have this problem, my C drive is full and I have an empty D drive. Is there
a program that can move my C files to drive D.

You don't need a program, you just need to learn and become prfoicient
in drag'n'drop to copy/move files between folders. Open each drive in a
separate window, find and Select (highlight) the folder(s) or files you
want to move. Right-click drag the selected item(s) to the empty drive.
A menu will open, if Move is highlighted (in bold type), that's the
default action, but clcik on it. In future, you simply drag'n'drop any
items you want to move.

You should investigate how to use Windows (or a 3rd party) back-up
utility to ensure that in future any new data created on C: is copied to D:.

You should also try not to hoard so much data. I know, it's hard to get
rid of stuff, I'm a hoarder myself. But it has to be done. ;-)

Pretty well any application can be configured to save new data (eg,
documents) wherever you specify. Next time you use your apps, configure
them to store data on D:.

HTH
Wolf K.

 

[Wolf K]

I made the same question in a non english group and some one sended this
prog for XP
http://digilander.libero.it/rareware/coa2.zip the point is that some files
and prog are registred in a registration database, and if I move them it can
cause chaos in the OS.

Move _only_ data that you've created.

HTH
Wolf K.

PS: I would delete as much as possible first. I'm quite sure you've got
data files that you no longer need. Why am I sure, you ask? Because you
are a human being... ;-) - wek.

 

[Wolf K]

On 20/11/2011 1:41 PM, P.N, wrote:
[...]

Ok, let's start over: Describe your system exactly:

- Desktop/laptop, make and model?
- is D: a separate disk, or merely a partition on the same disk as C:?
- is D: the rescue/repair partition?
- what size is C:? what size is D:?
- anything else you can think of?

Also:
Have you deleted unwanted data lately? If not, I'd do that, for two
reasons: a) it will create space on C:. And b) it will reduce the amount
of data to be moved/copied.

HTH
Wolf K.

 

[Paul in Houston TX]

Have this problem, my C drive is full and I have an empty D drive. Is there
a program that can move my C files to drive D.

If you have a cd-dvd drive in that machine, Windows will
likely set it as D. Your next hdd will be E.

 

[choro]

If you have a cd-dvd drive in that machine, Windows will
likely set it as D. Your next hdd will be E.

But the letter D has already been allocated to the empty D drive. If
letter E has been allocated to the CD/DVD drive then his next HD or
rather partition will be allocated the next unallocated letter in the
alphabet, presumably F in this case.

But these drive letters can be changed manually in Disk Management, I
believe it is, though you have to use a trick to do this which they
don't tell you in the manuals. Basically it is allocation a distant
letter to say the DVD drive and thus freeing that letter to allocate to
the new HD. Once say you have used letters C to F, you can then
reallocate another letter to your DVD drive. A letter such as G in this
case.

Of course if you play your course of action, you can allocate G to the
DVD drive first in which case you will not have to reallocate a drive
letter to it yet again once you have finished your letter allocation.

You will probably be warned that changing drive letters can cause
problems but I have not encountered any so far. And I must have done
this game at least several times.
-- choro

 

[Paul in Houston TX]

But the letter D has already been allocated to the empty D drive.

Based on the lack of information from the op, we really don't
know what he is trying to do. Do we know that D is a hdd,
partition, cd, usb, sdhc, etc?

 

[P.N,]

I have a suspicion you're trying to confuse us.

Nope

Run Disk Management, for starters. In the Start box, you
can type "diskmgmt.msc" to get there. But there are other ways.

http://www.techfuels.com/attachment...6-resize-partition-free-windows-7-vista-2.jpg

Now I tried the resize tool in win7 and it made the machine crash, I have
com to the conclusion that the only way to solve this problem is to buy a
bigger SSD. But is there anyone here that has done this ie changed the size
of drive C I would like to hear. Regarding drag and drop, there was files
unable to move from the C drive, so I believe that this is only possible for
someone with skils better than mine.

 

[Zaidy036]

Have this problem, my C drive is full and I have an empty D drive. Is there
a program that can move my C files to drive D.

The HARD way would be t open any application (Word, Excel, etc) and then
open a data file and then "save it as" into a folder on the D drive.
Repeat as required.

Then open the original data folder and delete the files.
HARD and time consuming.

 

[Jan Alter]

Now I tried the resize tool in win7 and it made the machine crash, I have
com to the conclusion that the only way to solve this problem is to buy a
bigger SSD. But is there anyone here that has done this ie changed the
size of drive C I would like to hear. Regarding drag and drop, there was
files unable to move from the C drive, so I believe that this is only
possible for someone with skils better than mine.

I'm still waiting to hear your answer to the question I asked before, which
was; what happens when you try to cut and paste files from C: to D: drive?
You said

Im sure I could have done that in windows95 but OS these days are more
complicated.

And then I asked

Have you tried it? What happens?

You gave no response to that.

Additionally other folks have asked you to let them know if D drive is part
of the disk that holds your C partition or it is on its own hard drive or if
perhaps it may be a CD-ROM drive. There doesn't seem to be an answer from
you here either.

However, what is most perplexing to me, at least, is your rather defeatest
attitude when there have been more than half a dozen folks trying to sort
this out and give you options. "so I believe that this is only possible for
someone with skils better than mine." But besides that response alone you
don't seem to be even trying to provide some details and specifics in your
answers that could help folks to try to sleuth this problem out for you. And
so, each person is having to grasp at possibilities that might work without
you providing any specific information that would be helpful to them to help
you.

What I might suggest to you is to take your computer to a shop and let a
professional sort this out as you have suggested. I'm sure they will, and
you will no doubt be satisfied that someone else had the advanced
capabilities to demonstrate that you were absolutely right.

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

I wonder if this is the same sort of issue as trying to move a saved
webpage from one folder to another - you can't do it easily without
losing the association between the main webpage folder and subfolders
containing graphics, etc. If you try to move the webpage file, you are
prompted to reopen the whole webpage in a browser and save the whole lot
in another location.

When I try to move a saved web page (saved by using "Save Page as ...
Web Page, Complete"), even if I only click on the htm file, that file
*and* the associated folder are both moved as a unit, and it all works
fine in the new location, so I have no idea what you mean...

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

This has got to be another troll.

Actually, I think he is honestly confused.

 

[Wolf K]

When I try to move a saved web page (saved by using "Save Page as ...
Web Page, Complete"), even if I only click on the htm file, that file
*and* the associated folder are both moved as a unit, and it all works
fine in the new location, so I have no idea what you mean...

Yes, this is the Windows way, but it doesn't work on a Mac, nor on
Linux. +1 for Microsoft.

Wolf K.

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

Yes, this is the Windows way, but it doesn't work on a Mac, nor on
Linux. +1 for Microsoft.

Wolf K.

True enough, but I had hastily assumed that since this is a Windows 7
newsgroup, Jeff Layman was running Windows 7. He probably is, but it is
still a hasty assumption

Speaking of Macs, Safari has a way of saving a complete web page as a
single file, which AFAIK only Safari can display. But since Safari is
available for Windows as well, that's not a problem for me. I have
friends in the Mac world that have sent me such files, but I also have
Safari installed here, so no sweat. And of course I can therefore send
them such files too.

The file type is named Web Archive, and the file-name extension is
webarchive (yes, 10 characters).

 

[Nil]

Actually, I think he is honestly confused.

You really think so? I was ready to give him the benefit of a doubt at
first, thinking it might be a language issue. But in light of his
repeated refusal to answer questions or divulge pertinent details, I've
lost faith. He reminds me of that jerk who popped up here a while ago
asking some desperately confused question and then kept adding
misleading details... intentionally, it turned out. He then went to the
Linux newsgroup where he hangs out, crowing about the Idiot Windows
Users who tried to help him.

Maybe I should be more charitable. We'll see if he comes back and helps
those who would like to help him.

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

You really think so?

I do, but I am not certain...

 

[Paul]

Now I tried the resize tool in win7 and it made the machine crash, I have
com to the conclusion that the only way to solve this problem is to buy a
bigger SSD. But is there anyone here that has done this ie changed the size
of drive C I would like to hear. Regarding drag and drop, there was files
unable to move from the C drive, so I believe that this is only possible for
someone with skils better than mine.

Take a screenshot of your Disk Management, and post it.
That will allow us to confirm your situation. I use
the imageshack.us site, but there are others.
(No, I didn't create this one )

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2923/diskmngr.jpg

*******

One thing to note, is the Disk Management Extend function, won't
extend to the left. It only Extends to the right.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...artition/73336cb3-d4bf-4665-b104-e6c0e14a2236

If you need any fancy functions, a Partition Manager
might make more sense. I've used GParted, as well
as an old copy of Partition Magic. What I might do,
if I had a "hole" in the middle, like in that posting
on the Answers site, I'd use GParted to "slide" the
rightmost partition towards the left. Then I'd exit
GParted and boot back into Windows. Then, attempt to
use the Extend function again. Using Extend of a
Windows partition, within GParted, might be more
dangerous. (The problem is, Linux can see VSSCache
files, but should not touch them, ever.)

Another question would be, whether you've run CHKDSK
on the partition lately. Is it actually healthy before
attempting Disk Management, DiskPart, or GParted ?
Maybe the crash was caused by corruption of some sort.

Paul

 

[P.N,]

On 20/11/2011 1:41 PM, P.N, wrote:
[...]

Ok, let's start over: Describe your system exactly:

- Desktop/laptop, make and model?

it is a Laptop, Toshiba satelite pro C650

- is D: a separate disk, or merely a partition on the same disk as C:?

C and D is on the same disk

- is D: the rescue/repair partition?

D ís the rescue/repair partition

- what size is C:? what size is D:?
- anything else you can think of?

The SSD is 64GB, and partition size is fifty fifty it would have been great
if I could control the sizes but it has sofar not been possible, I used
EASEUS partition master and Acronis true image home.

Also:
Have you deleted unwanted data lately? If not, I'd do that, for two
reasons: a) it will create space on C:. And b) it will reduce the amount
of data to be moved/copied.
HTH
Wolf K.

No

 

[Jeff Layman]

When I try to move a saved web page (saved by using "Save Page as ...
Web Page, Complete"), even if I only click on the htm file, that file
*and* the associated folder are both moved as a unit, and it all works
fine in the new location, so I have no idea what you mean...

You're right. I am sure I tried this before and it didn't work. Maybe
it was with XP.

Maybe those aliens got to my memory. Where _did_ I put that tin hat?

 

[Jeff Layman]

On 20/11/2011 1:41 PM, P.N, wrote:
[...]

Ok, let's start over: Describe your system exactly:

- Desktop/laptop, make and model?

it is a Laptop, Toshiba satelite pro C650

- is D: a separate disk, or merely a partition on the same disk as C:?

C and D is on the same disk

- is D: the rescue/repair partition?

D ís the rescue/repair partition

- what size is C:? what size is D:?
- anything else you can think of?

The SSD is 64GB, and partition size is fifty fifty it would have been great
if I could control the sizes but it has sofar not been possible, I used
EASEUS partition master and Acronis true image home.

Also:
Have you deleted unwanted data lately? If not, I'd do that, for two
reasons: a) it will create space on C:. And b) it will reduce the amount
of data to be moved/copied.
HTH
Wolf K.

No

Right-click on the D: drive. Select "Properties". Click on the
"Security" tab.

In the "Group or User name" list at the top, click on Users (name). Now
look at the bottom list. ("Permissions for Users"). Is there a tick
against "Write"?

If not, that's why you can't write to the D: drive. It is possible to
change it so that you can write to the drive, but on my laptop there are
only a couple of GB free, anyway. Also, if you succeed in doing
something which corrupts the D: drive, you may find the recovery
partition no longer works. It's not the end of the world, but it isn't good.

Clone the disk you have, then buy a bigger disk and transfer the clone
to the new disk.

 

[Steve Hayes]

On 20/11/2011 1:41 PM, P.N, wrote:
[...]

Ok, let's start over: Describe your system exactly:

- Desktop/laptop, make and model?

it is a Laptop, Toshiba satelite pro C650

I have a satellite 500.

C and D is on the same disk

It also had that feature.

D ?the rescue/repair partition

that too.

The SSD is 64GB, and partition size is fifty fifty it would have been great
if I could control the sizes but it has sofar not been possible, I used
EASEUS partition master and Acronis true image home.

Mine is 160GB each partition.

When I first got the computer, about 18 months ago, it wouldn't let me do
anything with the D partition, though it was lablled "Data" -- it wouldn't let
me put data there.

It came with a 64-bit OS installed, and a CD for the 32-bit version. I
installed the 32-bit version, and it backed up the 64-bit version on the D
drive.

More recently it has let me store data on the D drive, though I'm not quite
sure when that happened.