How'd I get more diskspace??

[Big Chris]

Been trying to covert tracks to mp3 with Db Power amp. System error box appears and tell me not enough diskspace in C:blah/blah temp (can't remember exactly) so I went there and cleaned it out a bit to no avail. so haw do I get it to increase the disk space? Or do you need more info?:D:D:D

XP build 2100 SP1
AMD900 and board
256ram

[Shades Coolray]

The info we really need is how big is your hard drive? Anyway, I'm assuming that you cleaned out your temporary internet files, cookies, and all that junk, if not do that and you should get a few more megabytes or so. Also, if there's a 'Windows update setup files' folder, get rid of it and that should give you some more.:cool:

[Big Chris]

It's a 40gig hard with 9.8 left free. I cleaned out all the files in the folder except for the cookies file as I didn't want to lose the site access 'cause i'm a bugger for not writing down passwords so I navigate a lot of sites with them. Cleared about 2gig of rubbish out of there but still getting same error message:D:D:D

[Buddha]

Did you empty your recycle bin? It wont free up the space unless you empty your recycle bin. Also don't forget to uninstall all the programs and games and stuff you never use.

[Big Chris]

yup. Just finished a complete defrag using Drivecare XP it sorts all the recycle bin and temp internet stuff out have freed up 13.4 gig free space. Still getting error msg, could it be a programme fault or should I be l0ooking for some kind of virtual disc somewhere?:D:D:D

[The Boinker]

Originally posted by Big Chris
It's a 40gig hard with 9.8 left free. I cleaned out all the files in the folder except for the cookies file as I didn't want to lose the site access 'cause i'm a bugger for not writing down passwords so I navigate a lot of sites with them. Cleared about 2gig of rubbish out of there but still getting same error message:D:D:D

9 or 13 gb free, both of them do the trick if yer working with mp3s.....try updating the proggy

[Big Chris]

mmmm. I'm on the trail of that one now. Anybody got a clue as to the latest version, am tracking down v9.0:D:D:D

[fluffyfluff1]

I am not sure about this: but seems to me I remember reading an article on a problem like this and it had to do with RAM and SWAP files. I am looking for that article right now and will put up the link for you when I find it.

[fluffyfluff1]

EXERPT FROM ARTICLE

When Windows runs out of RAM (main memory) it uses some of your hard disk as "virtual" memory. The area used is known as the swap file. This swap file can be set up in one of two ways:

A temporary swap file, where the computer uses sections of the hard disk as and when it needs to. This method is slow, but compatible with all systems.

A permanent swap file, which has a specified amount of the hard disk (10-20Mb) marked off for Windows use only. This method is compatible with most PC's, but not all. It is however much faster than using a temporary swap file.

In most circumstances, permanent is the most appropriate method to use. Unfortunately, Windows initially installs with a temporary swap file set up.

So, now that you understand what they are, how do you change them?

First defragment your hard disk and make sure you have at least 15Mb of free space for a permanent swap file.

Open the Windows Program Manager and load the Control Panel. Select the Enhanced icon and press the Virtual memory button. The next screen you will will tell you what type of swap file you currently have set up. Take note of all the settings on this screen, you may need them if you have any problems.

To change these settings, press the Change button. The window will expand to show some new swap file settings.

Set the Drive to be the fastest drive in your PC, with the most hard drive space available. This is usually C:. For Type select Permanent and change the New Size to match the Recommended Size. Also, if possible, select the boxes next to Use 32-Bit Disk Access and Use 32-Bit File Access.

When you have finished making the above changes, press the OK button. The computer will ask you if you are sure, select Yes. Then select restart Windows when prompted. Windows should now boot up with greatly improved performance. If there are any problems, or if you receive any error messages, just follow the above procedure again, changing the settings back to how they were originally.

ALSO I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN INCREASE THE PERMANENT SWAP FILE TO 1G

[Big Chris]

Wow. That's pretty heavy for my feeble brain. Had a glance through and tried to follow but I don't seem to have those icons after control panel. But enough, V9.0 seems to have sorted the problem out for now. I really amgoing to have to learn how to work this darned thing better, that's why I like being on here so as all you people with grey matter can tell how to do it without frying my brain:lamer: That's me:D:D:D

[fluffyfluff1]

It was just a remembrance I had...Someone was having errors like yours saying they did not have enough disk space. And was told to tweak the swap files so it could handle what was asked of it. Anywho I was prolly way off :D Good luck

[The Boinker]

fluffster, this could be the problem, but i doubt that he could have even 5 gigs taken up by swap....

then again, its windows!

plus, afaik, when u view ur diskspace, it shows it minus the swap