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Windows 8.1 PC Tablet---more HDD space?
Hello Experts,
Recently, I purchased a nextbook running Windows 8.1. The computer/tablet has 16 gigabytes of internal HDD space and 16 gigabytes of external HDD space. First, the main reason I purchased this is because my 2006 MacBook Pro's HDD failed. Now, before you ask why didn't I simply replace the HDD in my laptop, let me answer by saying, I don't know, LOL...Anyway, moving on...
So, after turning the tablet on for the first time, I noticed that the C: drive was practically used up. After installing Office 365, GIMP, Inkscape and WAMP Server, I have less than 1.0 gigabyte of HDD space available. It's not a huge deal to me because I basically have everything I would like to install installed. However, I am wondering if it is possible to install programs to the SD card or if there are any tricks I can do to enable more HDD space. I've already ran disk cleanup, and deleted all except the last restoration point.
So, any suggestions?
Recently, I purchased a nextbook running Windows 8.1. The computer/tablet has 16 gigabytes of internal HDD space and 16 gigabytes of external HDD space. First, the main reason I purchased this is because my 2006 MacBook Pro's HDD failed. Now, before you ask why didn't I simply replace the HDD in my laptop, let me answer by saying, I don't know, LOL...Anyway, moving on...
So, after turning the tablet on for the first time, I noticed that the C: drive was practically used up. After installing Office 365, GIMP, Inkscape and WAMP Server, I have less than 1.0 gigabyte of HDD space available. It's not a huge deal to me because I basically have everything I would like to install installed. However, I am wondering if it is possible to install programs to the SD card or if there are any tricks I can do to enable more HDD space. I've already ran disk cleanup, and deleted all except the last restoration point.
So, any suggestions?
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David Johnson, CD
32G SD Card is the max supported and it is 32bit 1G RAM .. Your asking for a lot for a $200 item ($100 if you consider the included O365 subscription $99 value)
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@n2fc:
Holy Moly... My head is spinning. I do not know what the majority of the suggestions you made mean or how to execute them. It is a 32 bit system with 1 gigabyte. I paid $100.00 for it, so I figured I got a good deal. I saw it on Amazon for $149.00.
Here is an overview of the specs:
•Intel Atom Processor Z3735G (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)
•1GB DDR3L of system memory (RAM)
•8.0" touchscreen, 1280 x 800 resolution
•16GB of storage memory (Hard Drive)
How do you check for space possibilities? Do I run something from Command Prompt?
How do I install programs to the SD card? Would I just designate the SD card's drive as the installation drive during the installation process?
How do I check for remnants of files?
Holy Moly... My head is spinning. I do not know what the majority of the suggestions you made mean or how to execute them. It is a 32 bit system with 1 gigabyte. I paid $100.00 for it, so I figured I got a good deal. I saw it on Amazon for $149.00.
Here is an overview of the specs:
•Intel Atom Processor Z3735G (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)
•1GB DDR3L of system memory (RAM)
•8.0" touchscreen, 1280 x 800 resolution
•16GB of storage memory (Hard Drive)
How do you check for space possibilities? Do I run something from Command Prompt?
How do I install programs to the SD card? Would I just designate the SD card's drive as the installation drive during the installation process?
How do I check for remnants of files?
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@David Johnson:
According to the box, the SD card slot is expandable up-to 64 gigabytes, which would give it a total of 80 gigabytes total storage... So, I am not sure where you came up with 32 gigabytes as the maximum number of gigabytes supported.
According to the box, the SD card slot is expandable up-to 64 gigabytes, which would give it a total of 80 gigabytes total storage... So, I am not sure where you came up with 32 gigabytes as the maximum number of gigabytes supported.
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From the website is where I got the information from
Extending your harddrive seems posible if I look at the website. What would it cost, or are you not willing to invest? Cleaning will not do much, normally.
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Thanks for your answer!