30 Gb hard drive 91% full. Can a 16 Gb flash drive help?

Discussion in 'Software' started by b2009, Apr 28, 2010.

  1. b2009

    b2009 Private First Class

    I have been plagued with a nearly full hard drive forever on my notebook. I just bought a 16 Gig flash drive ($25 at Meiers!) and am looking for ideas on how this can help.

    My biggest hogs are 2 Call of Duty (3-4 Gb, total) games on my C drive which I suppose I could delete and reinstall on the new flash drive.

    Any other ideas on how I can use this newly available space?

    Thanks.
     
  2. jacklantern

    jacklantern Private E-2

    Do a little bit of spring cleaning for your hard drive. Try Ccleaner. You might clean 3-5gb of space if its been a long time you last do your computer maintenance.

    Also, I wont advice putting long-time running programs on a flash drive. I'd recommend files such as documents, installers, back-ups be put on the flash drive to save disk space.
     
  3. b2009

    b2009 Private First Class

    I see your points, but my data isn't really that huge. I more like a LOT of different programs.

    I've used Space Monger to find the largest. Just a lot of work.

    I suppose I'm looking for a completely different idea. Something to allow my memory which is tasking my limited unused HD space to the max.
     
  4. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Also, some games might not play if not on the main drive.
    Might also consider turning off System Restore, cutting back on the amount it uses, then turning it back on to pick up some space.
     

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