Requesting computer assistance please
Dec 29, 2019 16:08:45 #
You have a ~½ TB C drive and a ~2 TB D drive (which is essentially empty). Apparently everything is on the C drive and (almost) nothing on the D.
I can only guess what is taking up all that space on your C drive, but videos can take a lot of room. Moving your photo/video folders blindly can mess up the indexes (indices) in some programs like Lightroom, but since there is almost nothing on the D drive, I have to assume your photos and videos aren't there. You can confirm this by checking the "Pictures" folder on it and seeing what it contains. If most of your photos/videos aren't there, that is your problem. If so, start a new question on how to move them when using Lightroom.
I can only guess what is taking up all that space on your C drive, but videos can take a lot of room. Moving your photo/video folders blindly can mess up the indexes (indices) in some programs like Lightroom, but since there is almost nothing on the D drive, I have to assume your photos and videos aren't there. You can confirm this by checking the "Pictures" folder on it and seeing what it contains. If most of your photos/videos aren't there, that is your problem. If so, start a new question on how to move them when using Lightroom.
Dec 29, 2019 16:18:13 #
I found this in another thread "C drive is almost full":
https://www.lightroompresets.com/blogs/pretty-presets-blog/moving-image-files-via-lightroom-1
https://www.lightroompresets.com/blogs/pretty-presets-blog/moving-image-files-via-lightroom-1
Dec 29, 2019 16:56:01 #
Great information! Here’s the answer(s):
1) you have a 500GB SSD that has Windows (the OS) and user data on it - it is in fact, almost full. It is drive C:
2) you have a 2TB conventional hard drive that you have some pictures on, but is almost empty.
3) you need to move some data off of C: to D: so you will have room to put applications such as DPP on C:
4) since Windows and your aps probably are using no more than half of the 500GB, the rest is probably data that can be moved to D: go to “user data” on C:, likely under “documents”, and see what you can move to D:
5) simply copy the data to be moved to D: you can drag and drop it there or right click on the data and pick copy, and then go to D:, right click and pick paste.
6) after you are SURE the data is safely on D:, you can delete it on C:, freeing up space.
7) after you delete the data on C: and are SURE all your aps work and your data is on D:, you can then empty the recycle bin which will free up the space on C: for new aps.
8) note: if you move data that Lightroom or some other ap uses, you may have to point the application to the data’s new location.
1) you have a 500GB SSD that has Windows (the OS) and user data on it - it is in fact, almost full. It is drive C:
2) you have a 2TB conventional hard drive that you have some pictures on, but is almost empty.
3) you need to move some data off of C: to D: so you will have room to put applications such as DPP on C:
4) since Windows and your aps probably are using no more than half of the 500GB, the rest is probably data that can be moved to D: go to “user data” on C:, likely under “documents”, and see what you can move to D:
5) simply copy the data to be moved to D: you can drag and drop it there or right click on the data and pick copy, and then go to D:, right click and pick paste.
6) after you are SURE the data is safely on D:, you can delete it on C:, freeing up space.
7) after you delete the data on C: and are SURE all your aps work and your data is on D:, you can then empty the recycle bin which will free up the space on C: for new aps.
8) note: if you move data that Lightroom or some other ap uses, you may have to point the application to the data’s new location.
Dec 30, 2019 07:16:01 #
I'm amazed that they would put Windows on the D drive. Programs and the OS usually go onto the SSD, and the hard drive is used for data. I would contact Dell and ask if it's possible/practical to transfer Windows to the C drive. I would even be worthwhile to pay a professional to do the job. 256GB is not overly large, especially with prices falling rapidly. The SSD you have would cost $50 or less. If you bring it to a computer shop, you might want to consider installing a 1TB C drive
Dec 30, 2019 07:34:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm amazed that they would put Windows on the D drive. Programs and the OS usually go onto the SSD, and the hard drive is used for data. I would contact Dell and ask if it's possible/practical to transfer Windows to the C drive. I would even be worthwhile to pay a professional to do the job. 256GB is not overly large, especially with prices falling rapidly. The SSD you have would cost $50 or less. If you bring it to a computer shop, you might want to consider installing a 1TB C drive
I missed something?
You say the boot drive (OS) is D: someone else say it's C:
I'm confused.
Dec 30, 2019 08:31:08 #
hankm1
Loc: Mount Prospect IL
I suggest taking it in to a local PC repair shop (not one of the
big box stores) and sitting down with the shop owner to discuss
what it is that you have, what you want it to do for you, and then
having the shop adjust it as needed. We have a great small shop
near us that we've used and they've always been so helpful!
big box stores) and sitting down with the shop owner to discuss
what it is that you have, what you want it to do for you, and then
having the shop adjust it as needed. We have a great small shop
near us that we've used and they've always been so helpful!
Dec 30, 2019 08:57:04 #
Longshadow wrote:
I missed something?
You say the boot drive (OS) is D: someone else say it's C:
I'm confused.
You say the boot drive (OS) is D: someone else say it's C:
I'm confused.
The OS is on C:, and C: is a 500GB SSD. Take a look at the OP’s 2nd post with a screen shot from disk manager and file explorer shots of C: and D: ( and my reply ).
Dec 30, 2019 09:16:48 #
SBDaryl wrote:
Hi.
If you're using Lightroom, see where it's storing its catalog files. I think it automatically goes for the C: drive, and can take up a lot of space. They don't make it easy to redirect the catalog storage, but it can be done. (Unfortunately, I don't remember how I did it - had to look online, I think.)
If you're using Lightroom, see where it's storing its catalog files. I think it automatically goes for the C: drive, and can take up a lot of space. They don't make it easy to redirect the catalog storage, but it can be done. (Unfortunately, I don't remember how I did it - had to look online, I think.)
You don't need to move the catalog file, but if you're going to move the photos to the D drive, make sure and move them through Lightroom so the catalog knows where they are.
Dec 30, 2019 09:27:45 #
Hi, I have a Dell too. My Dell had a slot for a M.2 drive in addition to the Laptops 2 slots. Ok, a 1TB M.2 is a bit over a $100 and a 2TB is around $260. M.2 is even faster than a SSD. I had a local computer store install it for $50. I too take a lot of pictures and get asked frequently for things. I bit the bullet and I've bought a 4TB SSD - $500 to 600 (Amazon and Newegg have them). Samsung SSD's include a conversion CD/DVD disk which moves all your data to the new drive - I did it myself. My computer store, as of mid year, doesn't have such a program for the M.2, but worth a check. My Dell had only one slot for the M.2.
Dec 30, 2019 10:25:23 #
I suggest that you take the computer to a good tech and have him diagnose what you have and fix it for best performance. Before doing this back up all of your images. If I had this computer, my operating programs would be on the SSD drive (relabeled C) and my other files would be on the other drive. This might require a complete reinstall of all programs including win 10.
Dell might be able to diagnose this for you and fix it for free if you bought the right service plan.
Is is an XPS computer?
Dell might be able to diagnose this for you and fix it for free if you bought the right service plan.
Is is an XPS computer?
Dec 30, 2019 10:27:19 #
TriX wrote:
The OS is on C:, and C: is a 500GB SSD. Take a look at the OP’s 2nd post with a screen shot from disk manager and file explorer shots of C: and D: ( and my reply ).
That's what I thought also.
Dec 30, 2019 11:09:54 #
It is easy to move your user folders in windows 10. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions on the web. https://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-10/how-to-change-the-location-of-user-folders-in-windows-10/
After following these instructions for the following folders: Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, you would be wise to check your preferences in Lightroom to make sure that it is storing its catalog fileson the correct drive.
After following these instructions for the following folders: Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, you would be wise to check your preferences in Lightroom to make sure that it is storing its catalog fileson the correct drive.
Dec 30, 2019 11:21:58 #
akadeadhead wrote:
It is easy to move your user folders in windows 10. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions on the web. https://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-10/how-to-change-the-location-of-user-folders-in-windows-10/
After following these instructions for the following folders: Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, you would be wise to check your preferences in Lightroom to make sure that it is storing its catalog fileson the correct drive.
After following these instructions for the following folders: Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, you would be wise to check your preferences in Lightroom to make sure that it is storing its catalog fileson the correct drive.
Once again. It's not so important where your Lightroom catalog is, it's where the actual photo files are being stored. You determine that every time you import them. If you are going to move them to the D: drive, you should only do it through Lightroom so the catalog will be updated with the new location and it will be able to locate those files.
Dec 30, 2019 11:27:31 #
photoman43 wrote:
I suggest that you take the computer to a good tec... (show quote)
Please take a look at the latest screenshots the OP posted (and my instructions to the OP) - the OS IS already on C: nothing required except moving some user data to D: - no tech needed.
Dec 30, 2019 11:27:53 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Once again. It's not so important where your Lightroom catalog is, it's where the actual photo files are being stored. You determine that every time you import them. If you are going to move them to the D: drive, you should only do it through Lightroom so the catalog will be updated with the new location and it will be able to locate those files.
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