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    Vista Recovery Files - Disk Space Allocated

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xTank Jones16x, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Just a simple answer is needed, because I am trying to make room on my HD for new games I am buying, and the 103 GB HD is running low very quick.

    I am changing the disk space for my Vista recovery files, as of right now max is 15 GB's.

    What is the lowest space I can use? I heard it was 600 MB's.

    And what is the "comfortable" size I should use. I was thinking 1-2 GB's.

    Thanks.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    15gb is waaaaaaaaaay too much
    1-2gb sounds right.
     
    royk50, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    My personal take is to get a larger drive and don't skimp on the recovery area. No one is sure (hand on experience) that Vista is ok with 1-2gigo of recovery space.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 14, 2008
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  4. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    i have been shrinking the restore size on countless computer since xp,
    with no issues. give this a read but do remember it is xp oriented, so more googling is needed.

    and here a quote from MS; vista wise ( link):

    if you can get a new hdd, get one and tweak the restore settings for even more space.
     
    royk50, Dec 14, 2008
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . XP, yes
    . Vista, still "open"

    ;)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 14, 2008
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    frazell Notebook Deity

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    frazell, Dec 14, 2008
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