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    Deleting Backup

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mobyzone, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. mobyzone

    mobyzone Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there,

    So as the title of the thread says,i created a backup using the "Lenovo Care" installed application,thing is i stored the backup on the HDD and i wish to delete it since it used around 15 gb of the HDD.

    So i wanna know how can i delete that backup,and where it is stored?
    Also if that backup have anything to do with the 5gb recovery partion or not?

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    mobyzone, Jan 14, 2008
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  2. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    I'm not sure how Lenovo Care actually works but if you created it and it's 15GB it's not on your 5GB restore partition. That probably will bring you back to day one.

    Open your D drive and it should be recognizable. Or search for size. Right click and delete. Buy a external HD and store it on there.

    Second thoughts... Need more info... If you know it's taking up 15GB that's where it is, but if it's on your C drive, that's not the place for it.
     
    Hiker, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. mobyzone

    mobyzone Notebook Consultant

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    I know it's taking 15 GB but i don't know where it's stored...

    It's on my C drive yeh cz i made the back up before partitioning my HDD and i don't really know where they are stored or what to search for lol
     
    mobyzone, Jan 15, 2008
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    Enable viewing system files from the folder options. Then you should be able to see them.
     
    PocketAces21, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. mobyzone

    mobyzone Notebook Consultant

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    Did that and still cudn't see them,but anyways i jst restored my hdd to factory state cz i was having other problems as well,thx for your help though :)
     
    mobyzone, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hope you got all your data back.

    You could use "WinDirStat" ( http://windirstat.info/) to scan your whole drive and find out where the space is being used.
     
    orev, Jan 17, 2008
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  7. mobyzone

    mobyzone Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah i already had all i needed on dvds anyways,that's why i wanted to delete the back up.
    And thanks for the link,i'll need it 4 sure sooner or later :)
     
    mobyzone, Jan 17, 2008
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