Where's the rest of my hard drive?

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Today I installed Windows 7 from the disk on my old XP OS. This proved to be not what I wanted. I realized It installed Windows 7 but kept my old XP os. I noticed I had two operating systems to choose from. This is nt what I wanted. So I did a little looking around on the web and realized I need to install Windows 7 directly from the start up. So I did this and when I was intially installing I choose to reformat my hard drive. On XP my one hard drive was partitioned\. One part was for the XP OS and the other part was used for music and videos. I reformated the large portion that was for music and videos. Then Windows 7 installed. Everything ran well and I began to add any needed drivers. I went to install Adobe and I realized I only had a 10 gig hard drive not an 80 gig like before.

What happened? How can I get my other 70 gigs or so back? I'm kind of computer savy so any ideas to fix this will probably be understood at some level.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 7 32 bitIntel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 ...1024MB RAMMobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell, System Model: MM061
OS
windows 7 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1
Memory
1024MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Hard Drives
------------------------
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 2.5 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD800BEVS-75RST0 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: TSSTcorp CDRW/D
Can you do a screen snip of your disk management ?
 

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
dumb question. how do I open computer managment?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 7 32 bitIntel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 ...1024MB RAMMobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell, System Model: MM061
OS
windows 7 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1
Memory
1024MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Hard Drives
------------------------
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 2.5 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD800BEVS-75RST0 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: TSSTcorp CDRW/D
I need some clarification - Is there any data of any kind anywhere on any partition that you wish to save or protect?

If NOT, then you could have deleted all partitons during setup where you selected the target partiton for install.

You MAY be able to resize (extend) the Win7 partition from within 7.

Start
Search
diskmgmt.msc

If the non-Win7 partition is on the RIGHT side, delete it. Then right click the Win7 partition and choose extend. Type in the large number (this will make sense when you see it).

DO NOT DELETE the XP partition if it is labeled SYSTEM. If you do, you will lose your ability to boot.
 
Start >>> type in computer management
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
here it is
 

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 7 32 bitIntel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 ...1024MB RAMMobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell, System Model: MM061
OS
windows 7 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1
Memory
1024MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Hard Drives
------------------------
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 2.5 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD800BEVS-75RST0 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: TSSTcorp CDRW/D
You have 2 partitions to the right of "C"

Can you right click on them and assign a drive letter to them ?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
I gave the drive a letter and now its recognized. Thanks!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 7 32 bitIntel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 ...1024MB RAMMobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell, System Model: MM061
OS
windows 7 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1
Memory
1024MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Hard Drives
------------------------
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 2.5 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD800BEVS-75RST0 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: TSSTcorp CDRW/D
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