I allocated 14 gigs to the thing and now I barely have 2 and I haven't installed much! Is there anyway I can clear up some space (I would prefer playing with the partition size as a last resort)
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Partition too small??
- Thread starter gadgetgirl85
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Exactly what is much?
XP Pro on my last install took up just under 4GB...What apps did you install?
XP Pro on my last install took up just under 4GB...What apps did you install?
All I have installed is Microsoft Office, Windows Live Messanger, Firefox and SPSS (A statistical package which isnt too big). Thats it! Everytime I install more updates the partition gets smaller. I have also deleted the installers
Edit: I dont know if I said I'm installing Vista
Edit: I dont know if I said I'm installing Vista
Here's your problem. I have no idea how much space Vista takes...
Edit: Won't apply for you but some XP tweaking ideas can be found in this long article. http://www.petri.co.il/customize_a_new_xp_installation.htm
Since you just got started, you may want to start over with a minimum of 30GB.
This may seem like a stupid question but if I redo the partition will this affect my windows install? or will everything still be ok
I'd turn down the amount of space allocated to System Restore as well. Vista needs at least 15 GB off the bat and then more free space beyond that.
You can't resize your partition without starting over, so yes - you will lose windows. A quick google (as you should have done) reveals that Vista takes up almost 10GB...14 is way too little.
Ok ok I guess I will have to start over. My question is that I wont have any problems reinstalling windows will I? (ie activation etc)
I reinstalled XP with no problems. Can't speak for Vista...It's resolved with a quick phone call anyways.
Yeah, that should be plenty if you're not using it as your main OS. I went for 30 on my Boot Camp partition (running XP), which in hindsight was a little excessive, but I'd rather not have to worry about running out of room.
Resize the partition
Don't wipe and start over. You can resize your BootCamp partition and copy Windows back into the new partition.
See this old thread...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/470062/
neil
Don't wipe and start over. You can resize your BootCamp partition and copy Windows back into the new partition.
See this old thread...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/470062/
neil