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I see duplicated files on my C and D drives
  1. 15 Jun 2012 #1


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    I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    there are 2 movie maker files in my program files. 19.5 MB in size both have the same dates. can I delete one from the C drive its the Local drive D drive is the OS drive, to gain more space on C ,its low on space now?


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  2. 15 Jun 2012 #2
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    Re: I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    Lets see what's going on. Right click on computer and select manage. Under storage click on disk management. Please take a screenshot of that window and post it.

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    Re: I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    Quote Originally Posted by townsbg View Post
    Lets see what's going on. Right click on computer and select manage. Under storage click on disk management. Please take a screenshot of that windows and post it.


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    Re: I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    Oh oh. Did you recently reinstall windows?

    Your drives are a bit messed up.

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    Re: I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    Quote Originally Posted by Patonb View Post
    Oh oh. Did you recently reinstall windows?

    Your drives are a bit messed up.
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    Re: I see duplicated files on my C and D drives

    Back to your question yes you should be able to delete one of those files without any problems.

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