Partitions and recovery - (wot not space & Dell software)

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  1.    #11

    If PW CD can't safely shrink C as much as you want, the tool I use is Perfect Disk 10 Trial Verision.

    After defragging for compactness (from drop-down menu), rightclick on C drive to choose Offline Defrag>System and it will move System Files safely.
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       #12

    Bare Foot Kid,

    Have checked out the links and will give this a whirl.
    The Partition Wizard website has plenty of useful info - good link.

    Looking at the link screenshots, one option is to boot the PWBD in "Safe Mode".
    I am not sure I understand Safe Mode in this context.
    Is this what you would recommended.

    D
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       #13

    Hello again Digory.





    No, I would only use safe mode if I had no other option.
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       #14

    Bare Foot Kid,

    Wow - that was quick.
    Okay; so thats for when it all goes south.
    Lets hope I will not be needing that option.
    D
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       #15

    Got my fingers crossed mate.
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  6. Posts : 16
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       #16

    Bare Foot Kid,

    Having spot of difficulty with getting the ISO file to boot.
    Downloaded from here:

    BEST FREE Partition Manager Software for Windows supports all 32-bit & 64 bit Windows No-server OS.

    Set the bios boot order to cd/dvd first - the tray rattled but no boot.
    Went into the standard W7 boot so wondering if my cd burn not good.
    Have I missed something here with the ISO ?

    D
    Last edited by Brink; 26 Sep 2010 at 16:43. Reason: Please do not post direct downloads for programs. Post a link to the program's website instead.
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  7.    #17

    As PW CD autostarts, you surely have a bad burn if other disks can boot in your OD.

    Try burning at 4x speed with Imgburn - it never fails.

    The Official ImgBurn Website
    Last edited by Brink; 26 Sep 2010 at 16:41. Reason: Please do not post direct downloads for programs. Post a link to the program's website instead.
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       #18

    You have to use ImgBurn to burn the ISO to a CD.

    ImgBurn Free ISO Burner

    Partitions and recovery - (wot not space & Dell software)-imgburn.jpgPartitions and recovery - (wot not space & Dell software)-imgburn2.jpg
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  9. Posts : 16
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       #19

    Oooops - guess i didnt read PW website instructions carefully enough.
    Just saw any burner software and used Roxio.

    Burn ISO file onto a CD using any CD/DVD Burner software
    Will use an ISO burner and try again.

    Thanks all. D
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       #20

    Remember to post back with an update.
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