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Solved: Destination Drive

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by kuolpej, Jun 29, 2007.

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  1. kuolpej

    kuolpej Thread Starter

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    My problem is with Windows Easy Transfer. I am transfering from XP to Vista computer. Since the content in D:\ drive of XP computer exceeds space available in the D:\ drive of Vista computer, transfer terminates due to insuficient space. I have lots of room in C:\ drive of Vista computer, but the transfer process won't give me option to select C:\ as a destination drive. QUESTION: How do I transfer file and setting from D: drive of XP computer to C:\ drive of Vista compter? I appreciate all help and suggestions.
     
    kuolpej, Jun 29, 2007
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  2. HalTrout

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    I've never used windows easy transfer, but can't you selectively transfer files? If so you could break the xfer into smaller segments.
     
    HalTrout, Jun 29, 2007
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    There is a simple way of fixing this. Vista has a built in ability to resize partitions [I assume you have the single drive partitioned into C and D]
    To open disk management, go to start>run and type in "diskmgmt.msc" without quotes and hit enter.

    Now select the C partition and choose to shrink it. Once that is done, click D and choose to extend.

    Note before doing anything with partitions, do a complete backup of the system OR make an image file.
     
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  4. kuolpej

    kuolpej Thread Starter

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    With diskmgmt.msc, I was able to shrink C:\ partition to create a larger D:\ drive. Problem solved. Thank you.
     
    kuolpej, Jul 4, 2007
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  5. crjdriver

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    Glad it worked. I will mark this one as solved for you. FFR you can mark your own threads as solved using the thread tools at the top of the page.
     
    crjdriver, Jul 4, 2007
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