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 Post subject: compress files
PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:17 am 
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i have use up half my hard on my computer. I have put lot zip , I think I got 10 GB on CD that not include what I have on my comupter now. I do disk clean every month( i try to at least)
See at bottom compress drive to save disk space should i use that?

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Noooooooo!!!! Your performance will go down dramatically if you do.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:21 am 
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winrar compresses files alittle more and try copying files proframs that u dnt run but have on your puter to burn them cd also i get u winrar full version and acouple other programs that help u free up space and we find something. mrtrinidad1@sbcglobal.net


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:03 am 
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Do not compress them Scify. How much space do you actually have left. If you have a 20gig hard drive and you used up half then you still have 10gigs. That is more space than you will use by the time you get rid of that computer. Do not compress.

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 Post subject: compress files.........
PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 2:12 pm 
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well i have less then that 10 gigs gets me two games like UT mcm2 both have alot maps and updates so less then 10 goes by fast ,i scan with spywarenukker,and run stop programs at start another program,and just keep a lways del temps and programs i dont run i deliet them or put on floppys cause exe are small if not cd or just try what really works for you thats alittle wat i do for my burning 10 gigs,olo


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:57 pm 
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I've always heard that a hard disk needs 20% free to work good...?
May be you got it Scifi ?!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:21 pm 
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Scify,
Really all you need to do is get another hard drive. You can get great bargains and they are east to install. Expect to pay a dollar a gig. If you feel uncomfortable installing it, then have a friend do it. I am sure you know someone that would do it for free.


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The Jargonaut wrote:
Scify,
Really all you need to do is get another hard drive. You can get great bargains and they are east to install. Expect to pay a dollar a gig. If you feel uncomfortable installing it, then have a friend do it. I am sure you know someone that would do it for free.

i do but haven't talk to him over years.I feel more safe I wire outlet for plug in for TV & ect.I know how to do.

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You could do it Sci. Like most 1st time experiences its a little scary at 1st. But if you were to add an "additional" hardrive as a slave you almost couldn't go wrong and if you did look at all the friends you have here to help you out :wink:


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You could do it Sci. Like most 1st time experiences its a little scary at 1st. But if you were to add an "additional" hardrive as a slave you almost couldn't go wrong and if you did look at all the friends you have here to help you out :wink:

My book only tell me how install one hard drive and don't show how & where to put other one? If do this I want to keep old hard drive for to run computer Like window & so on and new on for just games , zip. music and movies. Just like jarg did with his.And how U get power cable to other hard it not show either. I really like learn this. I brave next time If get new computer( I hope it long time) I can make my own.Don't U have to program computer.
P.S Jarg name need to put in spell checker :lol:

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P.S Jarg name need to put in spell checker lol.gif


Ohhh you mean "jerk" yea his name really needs adding :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey sci another option for you is to add extenal drive via usb cost more but is an option i just bought a case and drive to add to mine didnt want to go with the internal one plus if this breaks down and has to go back to base i can just unplug it and send the system away :P :P

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:37 pm 
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Ya know.........that might be exactly what I do next time around. I see these big usb drives everywhere. If it's usb 2 isn't that a faster transfer rate than the regular cable? Can you install and boot from one of these too? I bet you can. Hmmmm?

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If the motherboard BIOS supports USB boot, then sure.

Scify, I am sure you can do it. Just screw it in under your current hard drive. Before you do, you will need to set the jumper on the HDD to Slave. The power connection is easy and so is the cable. All that will be left to do is formating the drive. I could call you and walk you through it. I t is that easy.


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The Jargonaut wrote:
If the motherboard BIOS supports USB boot, then sure.

Scify, I am sure you can do it. Just screw it in under your current hard drive. Before you do, you will need to set the jumper on the HDD to Slave. The power connection is easy and so is the cable. All that will be left to do is formating the drive. I could call you and walk you through it. I t is that easy.


A new drive will come with a diagram showing easily and exactly how to set the jumpers. All your cables should already be there. Should just take setting the jumpers, screwing it in, attach the two or three cables, tell XP its there, and your good to go. Some times I need help reminding me how to tell Xp its there.

The dollars Vs gigs, you just can't beat an internal. My last drive 250 gigs for $99.

If i get down to less than 100 gigs free I feel its time for a little more house keeping (happens a lot) :wink:


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I bought the drive and caddy seperate have to put them together myself but they still only cost £71 about $133 and its a 120gig drive cheaper then buying the big name make i seen here and there for that i would only get 40 gig drive installed and yes the usb 2 is much faster not sure about the boot part tho as i only want it as extra storage anyway.

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