mikeyhsd

doing your white powder again we see.

mikeyhsd@lamparty.net



"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:utF8XZJVJHA.4888@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...


db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. . wrote:

> i recall mikey had a serious
> problem and everyone including
> mvp's would have had him format
> the harddisk, when in fact all he
> needed to do was to run some
> commands via the recovery
> console.
>
> actually, mikey is one of
> the good guys here and
> has had to battle many
> narcissists on this ng because
> most have been relentless
> at contradicting his suggestions.
>
> mikey is ok, in my book.

<<SNORT>>

mikeyhsd

you need to find a welcome leg to hump.

mine are not available.


mikeyhsd@lamparty.net



"
> you are barking up the wrong leg.
>
>
> mikeyhsd@lamparty.net
>
> "Twayne" <nobody@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote in message
> news:O8qZ3nBVJHA.5920@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
>
> There's that html narcissist kid mikey again. Woof!

Menikos

Hello JS

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive reply. I honour you for your
generous sharing; I have certainly learned something new.

My thanks too to those who have also taken time to respond in the spirit of
sharing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. I wish Santa would put a new
drive in my sock!

Menk

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%23iYsLh9UJHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> You might want to consider freeing up some space by using some or all of
> the techniques I've posted below instead of turning on drive compression.
>
> First use Windows 'Disk Cleanup' to create more space on your C: drive.
> Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
>
> Next: Empty the Recycle Bin.
>
> If you recently installed Windows XP Service Pack 3:
> Look for an odd folder name which is located here
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\cf8ec753e 88561d..........\
> Note: the apparent random set of letter and number may vary from my
> example above but whatever the name is, it will be more than
> 600MB in size and can be safely deleted.
> You may also see a number of other folders or files located in the:
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\ directory
> They also can be deleted.
>
> You can also free up more disk space by reducing
> the number of 'System Restore' points:
> Select Start/Control Panel/System, then in the System Properties window
> click on the System Restore tab.
> Next select the drive letter where Windows is installed (usually C,
> Then click on the Setting button
> Now in the Drive Settings window move the Disk space usage slider to the
> left to reduce the amount of drive space System Restore points will use.
> This will remove some of the older restore points and free up some space.
>
> Disable Hibernation and delete hiberfil.sys file (If you have it enabled):
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/1...-xp-and-vista/
> and:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...hibernate.mspx
>
> If you are using IE7 and then installed SP3 read the info below.
> IE7 users will find the folders listed below on their hard drive:
> $NtServicePackUninstallIDNMitigationAPIs$
> $NtServicePackUninstallNLSDownlevelMapping$
> They are needed to uninstall IE7. However, if you installed IE7 and
> then installed XP SP3 you can no longer uninstall IE7 and these
> folders can also be deleted.
>
> Note: The recommended procedure before installing XP SP3 is to
> uninstall IE7, then install XP SP3. Now you still have the ability to
> install and uninstall IE7.
>
> Next if you still need more space:
> Remove the files used to uninstall updates to Windows
> These folders and associated files in these folders are safe to remove,
> however once deleted you will no longer be able to un-install a patch or
> update that was associated with the deleted folder/files.
> I would keep the most recent set (last two months just in case) of folders
> and delete the older updates.
> As a safety net I burned these folders to a CD before deleting them.
> These files are located in the Windows folder and have folder names
> like $NtUninstallKBXXXXXX$.
> They are hidden folders so enable viewing of hidden files in Windows
> Explorer.
> Warning: One folder you should not delete is: $hf_mig$
> Also See the following web pages on this issue:
> http://www.pagestart.com/ntuninstall.html
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm
>
> If you upgraded your PC from Windows 98 to Windows XP.
> The $Win98UpdateUninstall$ can be deleted.
>
> You can reduce the size of the Internet Explorer Disk Cache:
> How and Why to Clear Your Cache:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...learcache.mspx
> Just follow the instructions but instead of increasing the size
> (as stated in the article) decrease it.
>
> Finally: Check the Recycle Bin one more time and empty it
> if necessary as some of those files you deleted in the steps
> mentioned above may find there way into the recycle bin.
>
> If you have more than one partition or drive then:
> How to Change the Default Location of Mail and News Folders:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307971/en-us
>
> Change the Default Location of the My Documents Folder
> (Example: move it to the D drive)
> See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310147
> Also:
> http://www.techsupportalert.com/how_..._documents.htm
>
> How to move the Spool folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q308666
>
> Can I move or delete my C:\I386 directory to free up some space?
> See:
> http://ask-leo.com/can_i_move_or_del...ome_space.html
> Note: C:\i386 is not to be confused with the
> C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 folder which should not
> be moved or deleted as Windows File Protection needs those files
>
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Menikos" <menikos88@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eMNBo%237UJHA.4352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hello
>>
>> I refer to the C drive Properties where there is an item under the
>> General tab for compressing drive to save disk space. Upon checking this,
>> the popup says to choose between Apply changes to C:\ only or Apply
>> changes to C:\, subfolders and files.
>>
>> I was wondering if choosing either would affect any active programmes in
>> that drive.
>>
>> Thanks for the advice.
>>
>> Menk
>>
>
>

Menikos

----- Original Message -----
From: Menikos
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: compress drive to save space


Hello JS

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive reply. I honour you for your
generous sharing; I have certainly learned something new.

My thanks too to those who have also taken time to respond in the spirit of
sharing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. I wish Santa would put a new
drive in my sock!

Menk

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%23iYsLh9UJHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> You might want to consider freeing up some space by using some or all of
> the techniques I've posted below instead of turning on drive compression.

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%23iYsLh9UJHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> You might want to consider freeing up some space by using some or all of
> the techniques I've posted below instead of turning on drive compression.
>
> First use Windows 'Disk Cleanup' to create more space on your C: drive.
> Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
>
> Next: Empty the Recycle Bin.
>
> If you recently installed Windows XP Service Pack 3:
> Look for an odd folder name which is located here
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\cf8ec753e 88561d..........\
> Note: the apparent random set of letter and number may vary from my
> example above but whatever the name is, it will be more than
> 600MB in size and can be safely deleted.
> You may also see a number of other folders or files located in the:
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\ directory
> They also can be deleted.
>
> You can also free up more disk space by reducing
> the number of 'System Restore' points:
> Select Start/Control Panel/System, then in the System Properties window
> click on the System Restore tab.
> Next select the drive letter where Windows is installed (usually C,
> Then click on the Setting button
> Now in the Drive Settings window move the Disk space usage slider to the
> left to reduce the amount of drive space System Restore points will use.
> This will remove some of the older restore points and free up some space.
>
> Disable Hibernation and delete hiberfil.sys file (If you have it enabled):
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/1...-xp-and-vista/
> and:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...hibernate.mspx
>
> If you are using IE7 and then installed SP3 read the info below.
> IE7 users will find the folders listed below on their hard drive:
> $NtServicePackUninstallIDNMitigationAPIs$
> $NtServicePackUninstallNLSDownlevelMapping$
> They are needed to uninstall IE7. However, if you installed IE7 and
> then installed XP SP3 you can no longer uninstall IE7 and these
> folders can also be deleted.
>
> Note: The recommended procedure before installing XP SP3 is to
> uninstall IE7, then install XP SP3. Now you still have the ability to
> install and uninstall IE7.
>
> Next if you still need more space:
> Remove the files used to uninstall updates to Windows
> These folders and associated files in these folders are safe to remove,
> however once deleted you will no longer be able to un-install a patch or
> update that was associated with the deleted folder/files.
> I would keep the most recent set (last two months just in case) of folders
> and delete the older updates.
> As a safety net I burned these folders to a CD before deleting them.
> These files are located in the Windows folder and have folder names
> like $NtUninstallKBXXXXXX$.
> They are hidden folders so enable viewing of hidden files in Windows
> Explorer.
> Warning: One folder you should not delete is: $hf_mig$
> Also See the following web pages on this issue:
> http://www.pagestart.com/ntuninstall.html
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm
>
> If you upgraded your PC from Windows 98 to Windows XP.
> The $Win98UpdateUninstall$ can be deleted.
>
> You can reduce the size of the Internet Explorer Disk Cache:
> How and Why to Clear Your Cache:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...learcache.mspx
> Just follow the instructions but instead of increasing the size
> (as stated in the article) decrease it.
>
> Finally: Check the Recycle Bin one more time and empty it
> if necessary as some of those files you deleted in the steps
> mentioned above may find there way into the recycle bin.
>
> If you have more than one partition or drive then:
> How to Change the Default Location of Mail and News Folders:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307971/en-us
>
> Change the Default Location of the My Documents Folder
> (Example: move it to the D drive)
> See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310147
> Also:
> http://www.techsupportalert.com/how_..._documents.htm
>
> How to move the Spool folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q308666
>
> Can I move or delete my C:\I386 directory to free up some space?
> See:
> http://ask-leo.com/can_i_move_or_del...ome_space.html
> Note: C:\i386 is not to be confused with the
> C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 folder which should not
> be moved or deleted as Windows File Protection needs those files
>
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Menikos" <menikos88@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eMNBo%237UJHA.4352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hello
>>
>> I refer to the C drive Properties where there is an item under the
>> General tab for compressing drive to save disk space. Upon checking this,
>> the popup says to choose between Apply changes to C:\ only or Apply
>> changes to C:\, subfolders and files.
>>
>> I was wondering if choosing either would affect any active programmes in
>> that drive.
>>
>> Thanks for the advice.
>>
>> Menk
>>
>
>