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HP ENVY x360 - 15-bq051na
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hi all, my laptop was running out of space and running slow so decided to recover it by using the hp program but it could not complete it,dont remember what it sayed but i have managed to get it running again but have a query regarding what i can delete in the partition as it using loads of space ,i have attached pic to see what you think.20220307_193613.jpg

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@rabm1

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help,

  1. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then select the Manage option.

  2. In the left panel of the Computer Management window, double-click Storage to expand the options.

    Click Disk Management to display a list of partitions, also called Volumes.

  3. Right-click the Recovery partition (D:), and select the Delete Volume option.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete the partition, and then allow the computer to restart.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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@rabm1

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help,

  1. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then select the Manage option.

  2. In the left panel of the Computer Management window, double-click Storage to expand the options.

    Click Disk Management to display a list of partitions, also called Volumes.

  3. Right-click the Recovery partition (D:), and select the Delete Volume option.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete the partition, and then allow the computer to restart.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

ECHO_LAKE
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done that now i have unallocated partition,what can i do with that,and what else can i delete as surely i dont need all them volumes

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@rabm1

Thank you for posting back. 

 

This document explains what drives, partitions, and volumes are, as well as how to add and delete partitions: Partitioning and Naming Drives (Windows 10, 😎

 

Keep me posted!

ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee

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thanks for that ,most helpful

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@rabm1

Thank you for posting back.

 

Glad to hear that the issue is resolved. If you need any help, feel free to reach out to us. 

Have a great day! 

ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee

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