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using 2nd hd

by nofret Dec 6, 2009 5:21AM PST

I have dual hds in my pc. The first I just want to use as a boot cd. I`m going for the new Kingston 40 gb ssd. Is there a better way than drop n drag to load up the 1.5 Tb hd? Plus, now I can`t even put more media on it. I only have about 10 gb of stuff on it. But now it wont accept more. When I try to transfer more on to the drive, it just wont let anymore in. I was thinking of re-formating, but there are a gunch of program files on it, of which I have no clue. I want all my media to stream from the 2nd hd. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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It's not clear what you want.

by MarkFlax Forum moderator Dec 6, 2009 7:57PM PST

Sorry can you clarify this.

1] You have a dual hard drive system, but you are going for a new Kingston 40GB SSD. Does that mean you will have 3 hard drives? If so, what drives do you have at present?

2] "Is there a better way than drop n drag to load up the 1.5 Tb hd?" Drag and drop what?

3] You cannot put more media on it. On what?

If the system says your hard drive is full, look for these possibilities;

a) System Restore backup files. If your system is otherwise running well, remove all but the latest System Restore point. (Hint: Use Disk Cleanup, more options tab from the Start menu, All programs list).

b) Research the winsxs folder. The thread in the link below may give you an clue;
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-19411_102-0.html?messageID=3069825#3069825

Mark

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Not clear

by nofret Dec 7, 2009 6:00AM PST

I`m at home with hoses and tubes connected to me and the meds kinda fog my grey matter. There will be two drives for now. The 40 gb kingston ssd, with a 1.5 tb seagate. I want to put all my media and other files on the second hd. I also want to store and play my games and other media from the 2nd hd. I managed to drag some movies to the 2nd dr. After about 8 gb I could put no more movies on the dr. I read the link, but there`s nothing there for my issue. Thanks

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