I recently backed up my files to the Recovery D drive (Back up and Restore center). It failed as I did not have enough memory to complete the op. I've since uninstalled programs that I do not normall use, but still only have 20MB free out of the 10GB drive. I'm trying to go into the user files to delete folders which contain pictures that I want to delete to free up room. BUt when I click on the folder and try to delete it, I get an error message indicating that I do not have enough memory to complete the operation. So how do I delete these folders (that contain a ton of pics)?? Any help would be appreciated!
Help needed in deleting backup files
- Thread starter lgutows1
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As suggested by richc46 I tried to delete one pic at a time; however I am still receiving an error message indicating that there is not enough disk space to perform this operation. 
Any other ideas?
Any other ideas?My Computer
I actually posted that idea then deleted because, I realized that youwould probably have the problem that you have just stated.
Can you try to drag one pic at a time to recycle bin. These are all long shots, but eventually something will work.
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Can you try to drag one pic at a time to recycle bin. These are all long shots, but eventually something will work.
You are part of the Forum family, now. Everyone will do everything to help.
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Thanks Richard for suggesting that I try to drag the individual files to the recycle bin, but I still get the same error message
My Computer
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
If you turn off system restore all points will be deleted. You should make a new point immediatly, for safety, but a lot of space will be freed.
I am crossing my fingers, too.
I am crossing my fingers, too.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
I suggest this only so you know that there is a way to correct the problem. You can change the partition size. Type partition in search and follow the instructions.
It may take a bit of expertise to do this, so I suggest that you wait until all other remedies are exhausted. You would also make a system restore point first, for safety.
Here is a post about increasing the volume size
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/60291-increasing-size-partition.html
It may take a bit of expertise to do this, so I suggest that you wait until all other remedies are exhausted. You would also make a system restore point first, for safety.
Here is a post about increasing the volume size
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/60291-increasing-size-partition.html
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Richard (and anyone else that experiences this issue)
I found the solution to my problem at the following link:
Recovery D full. - DELL COMMUNITY
Basically, it was a simple fix. Go to Start and click COMPUTER. When it opens right click Recovery D then click open. A list of files should appear and if one has your name delete it.
Issue closed for me
I found the solution to my problem at the following link:
Recovery D full. - DELL COMMUNITY
Basically, it was a simple fix. Go to Start and click COMPUTER. When it opens right click Recovery D then click open. A list of files should appear and if one has your name delete it.
Issue closed for me
My Computer
Richard (and anyone else that experiences this issue)
I found the solution to my problem at the following link:
Recovery D full. - DELL COMMUNITY
Basically, it was a simple fix. Go to Start and click COMPUTER. When it opens right click Recovery D then click open. A list of files should appear and if one has your name delete it.
Issue closed for me
Thank you very much for sharing. Others with the same problem will now be helped.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT