Low Disk Space 99% full

dmacz
dmacz Posts: 0 Arc User
edited October 2009 in Support Desk
Hey im trying to play pwi but my disk space is 99% full and its not allowing me to uninstal certain programs... Can anyone help please?
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  • LloydAsplund - Sanctuary
    LloydAsplund - Sanctuary Posts: 3,899 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    Buy another hard drive or delete some ****.
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  • Ixiel - Sanctuary
    Ixiel - Sanctuary Posts: 222 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    Ha, what Lloyd said.

    Why can't you uninstall certain programs? Are you getting an error? Did you or someone else delete the folders containing those programs before trying to uninstall?

    Maybe start deleting any old unused files, and clear out your download folder (it can build up if you download a lot, especially programs and music).

    You can get an external hard drive to store things on for about 70-120 $.

    If that's too much, Flash drives go for about 14 to 40 $.

    Prices are based on Newegg.com.

    Also, Technical Support forums next time, Off-Topic isn't really the place for threads like this. :P
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  • sandeep122
    sandeep122 Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    goto X:\Program Files\Perfect World Entertainment\Perfect World International\element\screenshots

    X= ur drive where pw installed


    Delete all the pics , i once had 500MB + of pics , i have habbit of click print Screen when i c something nice

    how to gain extra space

    Goto my computer > Right Click Drive >Properties >General tab > Click Disk Cleanup > click ok

    if u have Movies , Game ISO files then burn to DVD disc
  • darthpanda16
    darthpanda16 Posts: 9,471 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    You should always try to keep 1-2Gbs free for Windows to run properly.

    I recommend 10GB, so that your programs and windows can play well together.

    Try using Control Panel to remove/uninstall some programs.
    Do you need help learning about patching the game, installing it, changing antivirus/firewall settings, changing network settings, learn how to use a computer, keeping your PC maintained and more?
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  • Baalbak - Dreamweaver
    Baalbak - Dreamweaver Posts: 1,624 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    in addition to checking your screenshots, also try the following:

    1. backup everything in C:/My Documents to alternate storage device (CD/DVD/Flash Drive/External Drive - doesnt matter)

    2. delete them temporarily

    3. Install CCleaner - and run it
    if you've never cleared your cache, cookies, temp files, recycle bin etc... you can free up over 2GB with this application

    4. also use it to clean your registry

    5. Delete old restore points by going to System restore application and selecting that option.

    6. If you never use system restore and don't forsee needing it (I dont) you can disable it totally via start -> run -> services.msc

    7. look for "System Restore Service" - right click -> properties -> disable it

    system restore points can stack up over time and cause users to wonder "where did all my space go?" these files are hidden where you dont see them, thus you generally will not be able to account for them.

    8. restore your documents and see how much space you have free now. if still not enough, consider getting rid of (or keeping on alternate storage) your seldom/never used files.
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  • darthpanda16
    darthpanda16 Posts: 9,471 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    Be EXTREMELY careful using anything to clean your registry, sometimes they can delete things you might have really needed.
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  • MagicHamsta - Lost City
    MagicHamsta - Lost City Posts: 10,466 Arc User
    edited October 2009
    darthpanda16 wrote: »
    Be EXTREMELY careful using anything to clean your registry, sometimes they can delete things you might have really needed.

    Agreed.
    me once made me CD drive die on me while me was tinkering around the registry. b:shocked
    of course me knew how to set it back. but it was still a pain.
    (>.<)

    Also try using Revo Uninstaller to uninstall programs. It clears out stuff that regular uninstalling doesn't.
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