Low Disk space in recovery D drive

[iangrant76]

I had this problem before and I can't remember how I fixed it. A little help please. D drive is only 15 GB and its constantly full.

 

[StalkeR]

Delete/Move some data to other drive,so you'll increase the free space of that drive.

 

[iangrant76]

I deleted all the Temp files and the recycle bin and didn't even make a dent. I'm pretty sure it sthe drive where all the backup and restore data goes automaticly

 

[StalkeR]

So move bigger files/folders to your another drive. Like Movies,Music...

 

[James Colbert]

I deleted all the Temp files and the recycle bin and didn't even make a dent. I'm pretty sure it sthe drive where all the backup and restore data goes automaticly

Is D:\ a factory partition or a partiton you made? We need more details to help. Also, posting a screenshot of Disk Management would be helpful, along with details of what data is on the drive (folders, etc.).

If you don't know what Disk Management is or how to post a screenshot, post back for instructions.

James

 

[iangrant76]

Dug a little futher and found the prob. An old restore point that was 10 GB. I deleted it. Problem solved.
The drive is a factory set drive. Its rather small for what its intended for, only 15 GB for recovery restore points. Is there any way to increase the size of the drive?

 

[StalkeR]

Just to be easyer ...
Create a screenshot
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9717-screenshot-paint.html
Upload it
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

And Disk Managment (Just follow steps from 1 to 4)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2670-partition-volume-extend.html

Edit:
Glad that the problem is solved.

 

[iangrant76]

I think this is what you asked for.

 

[iangrant76]

Here is whats in D drive.

 

[StalkeR]

As I can see now it's ok. You got enought free space.

 

[Bill2]

System restore is probably set to D: drive. You need to purge all those restore points - on D: drive, right click > Properties > Disk Cleanup > More Options tab, then click under System Restore option Cleanup > Delete.

Then check if System Restore is active for D: in Advanced System Properties -click Start orb > right click Computer and choose Properties > in left pane click Advanced system Settings > System Protection tab and make sure D is not checked, if it is uncheck it and click Apply.

Also, if you use windows backup, check the backup parameters to ensure the images are not saved to D:.

Its possible the recovery partition is trashed, hope you made recovery disks beforehand. In any case you can always order recovery disks from dell if things dont work out.

 

[gregrocker]

Good call, Bill2, per usual.

While in System Protection also make sure C is turned on and use Configure button to apportion more space so more Restore Points last longer - I set it to 15-20% as space allows.

 

[jcasny]

Same Problem!!!

Hey, Have had this problem for better part of a year but have always ignored it...

Tried to follow the steps outlined but the "system restore" steps reach a dead end after i click on "disk cleanup". There is no tab for "more options"

Have uploaded both screenshots of where i reach my dead-end and of the requested page before.

 

[James Colbert]

Hey, Have had this problem for better part of a year but have always ignored it...

Tried to follow the steps outlined but the "system restore" steps reach a dead end after i click on "disk cleanup". There is no tab for "more options"

Have uploaded both screenshots of where i reach my dead-end and of the requested page before.

Hi jcasney. Welcome .

You can also just turn System Restore off, as that will remove all existing restore points. You can then turn it back on:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/330-system-protection-turn-off.html

Read the warnings.

 

[lbuzzard]

I have the same problem as jcasney, but do not know how to turn off the system restore. how do you do that?

 

[star59]

Hello All. I am including pictures of what I think I need to do to get space back on my D drive, and get rid of that pesky "drive full" message. I read all the posts here, but want to make sure I'm doing the right thing (which I really still am not sure of what to do) in fixing this issue.

Please let me know what steps to take to fix this once and for all!!

Thanks in Advance!