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external hd question

Jun 22, 2012 10:02PM PDT

When I try to play music on my laptop, it's very slow to load/ play.

The hd space within my laptop is pretty much full now, so I'm thinking that's my problem.

If I were to get myself an external hd with tons more space, loaded my music & music playback software on *that*- it should all run normally, right?

I just wanna be sure 1st before I plunk down $$$.

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Yes and no
Jun 22, 2012 10:11PM PDT

It all depends on what is taking the space on the primary hard drive.

If music files are the culprit then that should solve the problem, but when an internal hd gets to that situation we often find that other steps are needed, for example, reducing system files like System Restore backup files, (if Windows), uninstalling un-needed software, etc.

So really it is difficult to say whether what you suggest will work or not.

One thing though, where are your backups?

Mark

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hmmm
Jun 22, 2012 10:24PM PDT

I suspect it's the music files only because I did notice a gradual slow down with the more music added.

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oh yeah
Jun 22, 2012 10:25PM PDT

I've backed up the music on dvds

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That's great.
Jun 22, 2012 10:31PM PDT

And good to see.

Slow playback of music tracks doesn't necessarily relate to a full hard drive, so I wonder if there is anything else amiss.

Mark

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possibly
Jun 22, 2012 11:02PM PDT

It could very well be the other things you mentioned. I'll have a look. Thanks!