Using 2 hard drives

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You can right click

by TONI H May 27, 2005 11:03PM PDT

that D: drive while in Windows Explorer or in My Computer, and choose FORMAT from the menu. That will 'erase' the drive so you can put your own data on it.

When you go to install a program, you will have to look at the default install path (normally C:\Program Files) and change it to D: instead. It will create a new folder on the D: drive called Program Files and will then create a subfolder for the program just like it does in the C: drive. If you don't change the path to the 'new' harddrive, it will continue to add to the C: drive and fill it up, which is what you are trying to avoid.

You cannot combine two separate harddrives into one....

Your post was not long....no need for apologies.

TONI

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And...

by Blue_Zee May 28, 2005 12:43AM PDT

An easy, but worthy, tweak.

Which hard drive is faster? The "added" one (D)?

If this is true, it will pay back moving your swap file to drive D.

To do that go to Control Panel > System > Performance tab > click Virtual Memory button.

Click "Let me specify my own memory settings", change Hard disk to D:\, set minimum and maximum at 256MB, click OK > OK and reboot.

Do this ONLY if the added drive is at least as fast as the old one.

Zee

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Thank you, Toni H, and Blue_Zee,

by Tom955 May 28, 2005 10:03PM PDT

for your prompt and helpful replies.
Toni, are you saying that if I don't specify D: drive when I install something, it won't automatically put it on D:, even if C: were to be completely full?
Tom

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That's what I'm saying

by TONI H May 28, 2005 11:00PM PDT

most programs are set in their installation programming to default to C:\Program Files so as the insallation begins you will see the path it chooses to use. Just change the C: to D: and it will install to the new second drive instead saving room on the C: drive. However, be aware that there are still going to be some system files within that installation that will go to C:\Windos or C:\Windows\System or \System32 no matter what you try to do so little by little there will be less room on the C: drive.

Something you can do is uninstall unimportant programs you have installed already by using the Add-Remove Programs list, and then reinstall them forcing the install to the D: drive instead. That will free up more room on the C: drive immediately.

And get in the habit of clearing the C:\Windows\TEMP folder on a regular basis, too as some programs don't clean up after themselves well and that folder will accumulate files that eat into the C: drive as well.

TONI

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Change of Address

by ramusson May 29, 2005 1:05AM PDT

is a program I'm still using to transfer prog directories from one drive to another. The program COA32.exe is the name of the file. Its available at http://www.i2k.com/~jhunsberger/ware/Freeware.htm#Change%20of%20Address%20for%20Win95%20(COA)
and even though it was meant for Win95, it works fine with Win98 too.

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Repost that link without the http:// and

by TONI H May 29, 2005 1:14AM PDT

it will work. The filters here in the forums wipe out any url with the word 'free' in it if you use the http:// at the front.

TONI

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This newer version

by TONI H May 29, 2005 1:20AM PDT

supports higher version platforms.... coa2.zip

If you can't locate it anywhere, let me know. I have it and can get it uploaded to my site. The program is still available elsewhere from what I understand but if you go to PCMag, you need to pay per download or subscribe annually to get their programs now. This new version also includes a separate .zip file that has the source code for it.

PLATFORMS:
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000

DESCRIPTION:
COA2, an update of PC Magazine's Change of Address utility, lets you move a program to a new location without breaking it. When you install a program under Windows, the system builds a web of connections that make it difficult to move the program anywhere else. If disk space constraints force a move, or if adding a new device causes drive letters to change, the system can lose track of essential files. References to the program are stored in shortcuts, INI files, and the system registry. COA2 tracks down all references to the old address and replaces them with the new address. When the changes are complete, it presents you with a list of changes and gives you the option to undo any of them, if necessary. Note that COA2 does not actually move any files. It reports moves and name changes to the system. This new version offers Windows 2000 support, and an improved user interface.

TONI

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Thanks again,

by Tom955 May 30, 2005 4:03AM PDT

Toni, for all your help. I am interested in that utility (CoA2.zip).
I searched "Download.com", to no avail, and "Google" that directed me to "PC Magizine downloads", and found it, but like you said, its not free there.
I would like to have it, I have the link to your site, if you don't mind uploading there. Please let me know. Tom

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Been working outside before the rains come

by TONI H May 30, 2005 4:32AM PDT

just got here and noticed your post...sorry for the delay.

http://www.pcwarfare.com/neatstuff.toc.htm

TONI

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Thanks

by Tom955 May 30, 2005 4:50AM PDT

Toni. I like your site and put it in my "favorites"
Speaking of "working outside", thats what I need to be doing now, instead of setting inside on this puter (where time seems to fly)
Talk to you again later..Tom

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Thank You Toni.

by ramusson May 29, 2005 2:31PM PDT

Noted the info about the http://.

Also the input regarding the updated version of CoA.

Thanks again.

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try this link

by jonah jones May 30, 2005 9:00PM PDT

scroll down a litle to COA32.ZIP
www.nettally.com/waldoe/freeware/fileutil.html

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