Vista - "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message.

10-05-2008

--
Stacy B.

"Mike Hall - MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> "Stacy B." <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:AF931909-1948-4072-9EB9-C441963BD39A@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > __________
> > Greetings,
> > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time
> > now
> > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk
> > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530
> > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D.
> >
> > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D"
> > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using
> > it
> > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently.
> >
> > Is there a way to accurately and safely identify and remove my
> > inappropriately "backed up" files from that disk (D)? I do have the DVD's
> > for
> > the original OS, drivers,ect.
> >
> > Also; would/should new "Windows updates" automatically be stored onto the
> > "Recovery d." I have been reluctant to download them since stoage there is
> > maxxed out.
> >
> > Any other options for feedback/research, or links gladly accepted.
> >
> > Thanks, Stacy B.
> > ______________
> >
> >
> > "Robert Judge" wrote:
> >

Quote:

> >> On my new VISTA PC, I tried to use the built-in Backup program. The
> >> back-up
> >> apparently failed because there was not enough room on the "RECOVERY (D

> >> disk.
> >>
> >> Now, when I re-start my new VISTA PC, I get this message:
> >> "Low Disk Space
> >> You are runing out of disk space on RECOVERY (D

. To free space on this
> >> drive by delteing old or unnecessary files, click here..."
> >>
> >> When I "Click here," I am then offered "Disk Cleanup for RECOVERY (D

."
> >> The Disk Cleanup offers "Office Setup Files" and "Recylce Bin," but both
> >> have
> >> "0 bytes" so I can't free up space that way.
> >>
> >> When I open the Backup and Restore center and try to backup files, the
> >> program starts by "Creating a shadow copy." However, I then get a
> >> message:
> >> "An error occurred...There is not enough space to save the backup files.
> >> Free up disk space or change yur backup settings. (0x81000005)."
> >>
> >> If I have limited space on "RECOVERY D," I only need to backup Documents.
> >> But even when I only check "Documents," I get the same error message.
> >>
> >> I am thinking that I should delete the contents of RECOERY D and try to
> >> start over again. However, there appears to be some files that came
> >> already
> >> installed on RECOVERY D. However, I see a folder called "Backup Set
> >> 2008-06-08 193208," which I assume is the failed backup that I tried on
> >> June
> >> 6. Should I just delete that folder and try again? Or is there some
> >> other
> >> way I should try to use the "Backup and Restore" program? I will
> >> appreciate
> >> advice.
> >>

>
>
> The recovery partition is sized by the manufacturer to hold only the
> recovery stuff and enough space such that no 'lack of space' warning is
> produced by the system..
>
> Windows Backup is not set by default to save to the recovery partition. What
> it does is look for any drive or partition which isn't the system drive,
> because backups should NEVER be saved to the same drive where the operating
> system is.
>
> In your case, the only other drive or partition just happened to be the
> recovery partition.
>
> To clear what you have backed up to the partition, you need to know the name
> file(s). If you are not sure, go through the process of backing something up
> and see what name is given. Cancel the backup, and then look on the recovery
> partition for something very similar. Then delete whatever you find.
>
> If you want to backup, either use the CD/DVD burning software, or purchase a
> one touch backup solution (external hard drive and software package).
>
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall - MVP
> How to construct a good post..
> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
> Mike's Window - My Blog..
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>
>
> Thanks, Mike and Ken both,

I understand what you say about not backing up anything to the recovery D.
And I also get the idea that Recovery is maybe nothing to even tinker with so
I haven't yet.
I am not very experienced with the administrative options with my OS but can
take directions: In laymans terms how would you recommend that I ID my prior
backup files that need to be removed from "D" and step by step accomplish
such a feat; "ultimate removal of wrong files @ RECOVERY". Can I ID my prior
backup file names from the DVD's that I have used for recent backup?

Links available? Sincere thanks for your assistance...Stacy B.

Quote:

>
>

12-27-2008

I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is
that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system
restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact Dell.
( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1)
Thanks, all
Gerry

* * * * * *

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700, Stacy B.
> <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote:
>

Quote:

> > __________
> > Greetings,
> > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time now
> > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk
> > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530
> > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D.
> >
> > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D"
> > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using it
> > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently.

>
>
> The recovery partition is *not* meant as a place for you to backup to,
> or anything else for that matter. It's a partition created by Dell for
> the sole purpose of providing a place for them to give you the files
> required to reinstall Windows. It is not there for you to do anything
> else with.
>
> Do not backup there, or do anything else there.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>

12-27-2008

"Gerry C." <Gerry C.@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0DE3B384-B727-487C-85F8-D93224416FD0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is
> that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system
> restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact
> Dell.
> ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1)
> Thanks, all
> Gerry
>

No. Windows System Restore will not bring back the recovery partition as it
is a creation by the manufacturer. You will indeed have to contact Dell..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

12-27-2008

Gerry C. wrote:

Quote:

> I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is
> that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system
> restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact
> Dell.
> ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1)

No, System Restore will not bring back those files. Contact Dell and order a
recovery disk.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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12-27-2008

On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:38:01 -0800, Gerry C. <Gerry
C.@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is
> that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system
> restore bring that back??

No.

Quote:

> Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact Dell.

Yes, you should do that immediately, so you will have what you may
need in advance of your needing it.

Quote:

> ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1)
> Thanks, all
> Gerry
>
> * * * * * *
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700, Stacy B.
> > <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote:
> >

Quote:

> > > __________
> > > Greetings,
> > > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time now
> > > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk
> > > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530
> > > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D.
> > >
> > > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D"
> > > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using it
> > > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently.

> >
> >
> > The recovery partition is *not* meant as a place for you to backup to,
> > or anything else for that matter. It's a partition created by Dell for
> > the sole purpose of providing a place for them to give you the files
> > required to reinstall Windows. It is not there for you to do anything
> > else with.
> >
> > Do not backup there, or do anything else there.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> > Please Reply to the Newsgroup
> >

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

12-30-2008

"Gerry C." <Gerry C.@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0DE3B384-B727-487C-85F8-D93224416FD0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is
> that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system
> restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact
> Dell.
> ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1)
> Thanks, all
> Gerry
>

You may also be interested in this:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/

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10-05-2008	#11 (permalink)
Stacy B. n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. -- Stacy B. "Mike Hall - MVP" wrote: Quote: > "Stacy B." <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:AF931909-1948-4072-9EB9-C441963BD39A@xxxxxx Quote: > > __________ > > Greetings, > > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time > > now > > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk > > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530 > > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D. > > > > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D" > > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using > > it > > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently. > > > > Is there a way to accurately and safely identify and remove my > > inappropriately "backed up" files from that disk (D)? I do have the DVD's > > for > > the original OS, drivers,ect. > > > > Also; would/should new "Windows updates" automatically be stored onto the > > "Recovery d." I have been reluctant to download them since stoage there is > > maxxed out. > > > > Any other options for feedback/research, or links gladly accepted. > > > > Thanks, Stacy B. > > ______________ > > > > > > "Robert Judge" wrote: > > Quote: > >> On my new VISTA PC, I tried to use the built-in Backup program. The > >> back-up > >> apparently failed because there was not enough room on the "RECOVERY (D > >> disk. > >> > >> Now, when I re-start my new VISTA PC, I get this message: > >> "Low Disk Space > >> You are runing out of disk space on RECOVERY (D. To free space on this > >> drive by delteing old or unnecessary files, click here..." > >> > >> When I "Click here," I am then offered "Disk Cleanup for RECOVERY (D." > >> The Disk Cleanup offers "Office Setup Files" and "Recylce Bin," but both > >> have > >> "0 bytes" so I can't free up space that way. > >> > >> When I open the Backup and Restore center and try to backup files, the > >> program starts by "Creating a shadow copy." However, I then get a > >> message: > >> "An error occurred...There is not enough space to save the backup files. > >> Free up disk space or change yur backup settings. (0x81000005)." > >> > >> If I have limited space on "RECOVERY D," I only need to backup Documents. > >> But even when I only check "Documents," I get the same error message. > >> > >> I am thinking that I should delete the contents of RECOERY D and try to > >> start over again. However, there appears to be some files that came > >> already > >> installed on RECOVERY D. However, I see a folder called "Backup Set > >> 2008-06-08 193208," which I assume is the failed backup that I tried on > >> June > >> 6. Should I just delete that folder and try again? Or is there some > >> other > >> way I should try to use the "Backup and Restore" program? I will > >> appreciate > >> advice. > >> > > > The recovery partition is sized by the manufacturer to hold only the > recovery stuff and enough space such that no 'lack of space' warning is > produced by the system.. > > Windows Backup is not set by default to save to the recovery partition. What > it does is look for any drive or partition which isn't the system drive, > because backups should NEVER be saved to the same drive where the operating > system is. > > In your case, the only other drive or partition just happened to be the > recovery partition. > > To clear what you have backed up to the partition, you need to know the name > file(s). If you are not sure, go through the process of backing something up > and see what name is given. Cancel the backup, and then look on the recovery > partition for something very similar. Then delete whatever you find. > > If you want to backup, either use the CD/DVD burning software, or purchase a > one touch backup solution (external hard drive and software package). > > > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > Thanks, Mike and Ken both, I understand what you say about not backing up anything to the recovery D. And I also get the idea that Recovery is maybe nothing to even tinker with so I haven't yet. I am not very experienced with the administrative options with my OS but can take directions: In laymans terms how would you recommend that I ID my prior backup files that need to be removed from "D" and step by step accomplish such a feat; "ultimate removal of wrong files @ RECOVERY". Can I ID my prior backup file names from the DVD's that I have used for recent backup? Links available? Sincere thanks for your assistance...Stacy B. Quote: > >
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12-27-2008	#12 (permalink)
Gerry C. n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact Dell. ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1) Thanks, all Gerry * * * * * * "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote: Quote: > On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700, Stacy B. > <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: > > __________ > > Greetings, > > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time now > > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk > > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530 > > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D. > > > > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D" > > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using it > > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently. > > > The recovery partition is not meant as a place for you to backup to, > or anything else for that matter. It's a partition created by Dell for > the sole purpose of providing a place for them to give you the files > required to reinstall Windows. It is not there for you to do anything > else with. > > Do not backup there, or do anything else there. > > -- > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience > Please Reply to the Newsgroup >
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#13 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. "Gerry C." <Gerry C.@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0DE3B384-B727-487C-85F8-D93224416FD0@xxxxxx Quote: >I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is > that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system > restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact > Dell. > ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1) > Thanks, all > Gerry > No. Windows System Restore will not bring back the recovery partition as it is a creation by the manufacturer. You will indeed have to contact Dell.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#14 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. Gerry C. wrote: Quote: > I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is > that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system > restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact > Dell. > ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1) No, System Restore will not bring back those files. Contact Dell and order a recovery disk. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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12-27-2008	#15 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:38:01 -0800, Gerry C. <Gerry C.@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is > that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system > restore bring that back?? No. Quote: > Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact Dell. Yes, you should do that immediately, so you will have what you may need in advance of your needing it. Quote: > ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1) > Thanks, all > Gerry > > * * * * * * > > "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700, Stacy B. > > <StacyB@xxxxxx> wrote: > > Quote: > > > __________ > > > Greetings, > > > I have been recieving "low disc space, recovery D" notices for some time now > > > and don't seem to be finding a fix I feel applies or that I want to risk > > > trying. Is this a windows Vista Premium issue or a manufacturers (Dell 530 > > > inspiron) thing? Single hard drive with partician for D. > > > > > > I believe my Windows "backup" was preset to backup to "Recovery drive D" > > > (why is that even an option?) for some reason and I was unwittingly using it > > > as such. Now I have the disk full + message fequently. > > > > > > The recovery partition is not meant as a place for you to backup to, > > or anything else for that matter. It's a partition created by Dell for > > the sole purpose of providing a place for them to give you the files > > required to reinstall Windows. It is not there for you to do anything > > else with. > > > > Do not backup there, or do anything else there. > > > > -- > > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience > > Please Reply to the Newsgroup > > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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12-30-2008	#16 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: "You are running out of disk space on RECOVERY (D:)" message. "Gerry C." <Gerry C.@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0DE3B384-B727-487C-85F8-D93224416FD0@xxxxxx Quote: >I just found this thread...thanks for all the info so far. My problem is > that I [stupidly] deleted ALL the files in RECOVERY 'disk' D. Will system > restore bring that back?? Otherwise, I sense that I'll have to contact > Dell. > ( Inspiron E1505 Vista Home Premium SP1) > Thanks, all > Gerry > You may also be interested in this: http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/ -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
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