Trouble Installing Software (Memory)

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pc_guy1234

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When I installed WindowsXP on my PC, (well, actually it was MS-DOS before XP) and when I formatted the Hard Drives (C:, D:, etc.) I only set aside 2GB for C: because I didnt think WinXP would take up that much memory. The problem is, it takes up about 1.9GB, and when I try to install applications like, MSN Messenger, for example, it doesn't give me an option to install on another driver, like D: instead of C:, and it simply stated that I do not have the ammount of free disk space needed. How can I change the default installing driver, OR how can I enlarge the driver's capacity without re-installing Windows (because formatting erases the entire Driver)?
 
Why did you only set aside 2gb for your C:? How much is left on your D:? You will need sufficient space for your OS to run smoothly too. If you choke up the space your your C: like that, it'll run poorly. To add to Emperor_nero, you can use GParted Live Disc to resize the partition to give C: more space if D: has more space left.
 
I have about 58GB of memory on my other Drivers. Lol, so there's plenty to go around, but I made that poor decision of only putting 2GB in my C drive, because I was only planning on using it for Windows. I also thought WinXP would only take about 1.5GB.
 
Well, you should resize it and give your C: drive more space. Atleast 5gb if you are just using it for Windows. I'd probably want to stretch to 10 just because if you have more room, it runs smoother and you'll eventually be upgrading security patches and what not, so you should want and have sufficient space when possible.
 
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