The partition size of the C drive is too small and needs to ... - HP Support Community

simonmul · ‎03-02-2024

The C: drive partition is just too small that's been setup from HP, the D drive partition is no issues and very large. The issue we have is that the system files and windows is completely filling C: and we cannot even do updates. Is there any way to increase C:

erico · ‎03-03-2024

Sure.

You do have options.

You can safely delete everything in the Windows.old folder.

or

Install a higher capacity M.2 or 2.5" SATA3 SSD or a legacy HDD and clone the original disk to it.

Since you have a desktop PC, that is quite a straightforward process.

I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion solved your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"

simonmul · ‎03-04-2024

Thank you, appreciate the support and will give that a go. The HDD I have is a good size drive, it seems that it is partitioned to C and D. The C however is just too small and is struggling / full while I have LOTS of space available on the D partition. Is there any way of making the C partition bigger?

erico · ‎03-04-2024

What is the storage capacity of your disk?

What is the capacity of the C partition and the D partition of your disk?

Isn't the D partition your recovery partition?

Can you provide an image of the Disk Management dialogue Window for your PC?

I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion solved your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"

The partition size of the C drive is too small and needs to be increased.

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question