Removing D partitions on ASUS laptops & netbooks One thing that I don't like about ASUS is that they make the C drive about half the size that it could be by partitioning it into C and D drives. Is there a way to get rid of the D drive and expand the C drive without doing a clean reinstall of Windows 7? Has anyone tried the free Partition Wizard Home Edition to do this?Thanks Removing D partitions on ASUS laptops & netbooks One thing that I don't like about ASUS is that they make the C drive about half the size that it could be by partitioning it into C and D... » Read More Removing D partitions on ASUS laptops & netbooks One thing that I don't like about ASUS is that they make the C drive about half the size that it could be by partitioning it into C and D drives. Is there a way to get rid of the D drive and expand the C drive without doing a clean reinstall of Windows 7? Has anyone tried the free Partition Wizard Home Edition to do this?Thanks « Show Less
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You should be able to use the gparted partitioner in Ubuntu Netbook Remix, Ubuntu (Standard), or some other Linux distro. That's the simple answer. You would still have to make a boot USB first. http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr
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Partition Wizard is free, and worked fine for me. Once installed it's simply a matter of stretching one partition into the other. Very simple to use.
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Need to install on a back up hard drive, or a partitioned drive off the C: drive. The key is to install from that drive. It does not like being installed just to the C: Drive I have a Toshiba backup drive. I copied all the programs from the D: drive the DVD or CD to the backup drive. Then I installed from that drive. As long as I have that backup dive attached to the USB port, I do not need the DVD/CD to run the game
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I don't know, but here are the more specific questions you should be asking:1. Will it fit correctly? There are two different sizes of 2.5" HDDs (normal & slim)2. Does the laptop support SATA II?3. Do you have the restore disks to reinstall everything? (Not specific to this HDD)
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How low of space are you running into? It may be because of how Asus partitioned the hard drive. You can use a software program like Easeus Partition Master Free Edition to re-allocated partition sizes.
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Just use Windows Disk Management to combine the split partition on the SSD drive (C:) That will let you have the full 256 gigs for the C partition. Before you do anything, make sure the other partition is empty of all data because you will need to delete it. Then right click the C partition and select Extend. That's all there is to it. Search "Disk Management" on the computer to find it. Also search the process of extending partition on You Tube
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I never had a problem with the DVD player on my computer, as to the partitioning, that's the way they all are yes. This makes it slightly easier too to reformat and reinstall your OS on your main drive (C) without effecting your data drive (D), it simply means you have to make sure to install things on your D, and personally I moved ALL directing to the user files over to the D drive as well, by simplying copying them over, and changing C to D in most areas having to do with downloads and pictures/movies uploads etcIt's a slightly weird partition yes, but it makes your files much more secure. I never had a problem with the DVD player on my computer, as to the partitioning, that's the way they all are yes. This makes it slightly easier too to reformat and reinstall your OS on your main drive (C) without effecting your data drive (D), it simply means you have to make sure to install things on your D, and personally I moved ALL directing to the user files over to the D drive as well, by simplying copying them over, and changing C to D in most areas having to do with downloads and pictures/movies uploads etcIt's a slightly weird partition yes, but it makes your files... » Read More I never had a problem with the DVD player on my computer, as to the partitioning, that's the way they all are yes. This makes it slightly easier too to reformat and reinstall your OS on your main drive (C) without effecting your data drive (D), it simply means you have to make sure to install things on your D, and personally I moved ALL directing to the user files over to the D drive as well, by simplying copying them over, and changing C to D in most areas having to do with downloads and pictures/movies uploads etcIt's a slightly weird partition yes, but it makes your files much more secure. « Show Less
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I'm in the process of doing this exact upgrade, except up to 480 GB. Using Macrium Reflect Free, I was able to clone the drive, swap it into the Series 9, and the computer is acting perfectly. It worked. The problem is that even though it's a 480 GB drive, windows just shows it as the same size as old one, with 300GB of "unallocated" space that I can't figure out how to make accessible. If you figure it out, please let me know how you did it! My thread is one of the other Q & A threads on this same product.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least... » Read More The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. « Show Less
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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Nope! Asus says that you just need to put the original HDD back in before sending your laptop in for servicing.
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Contact ASUS support to find out your warranty options or if they can send you a recovery disc. It may cost extra. The other answer to find a windows 8 install disc may also work. And, You may also want to consider replacing the hard disk. Good luck!
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The 1 TB drive comes with a 60-something GB partition reserved for windows recovery files. The rest is all C: drive space. You can partition it out any way you want... you can even get rid of the windows backup.
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I researched this a bit before I bought my N120 and got three decent answers. 1. Go with the default (evenly split) approx 80/80 (if its the default there may be a good reason, I just have not found out what it was). 2. Go with just a C Drive (100% C Drive), like most computers are set up. and 3. Go with 40GB for C and the rest with D (with this set-up, all programs load on the C and all Docs on D, that way if you ever need to reload the OS you do not have to touch your files).
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Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses. Hope this helps? Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses.... » Read More Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses. Hope this helps? « Show Less
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Be careful - mine started making clicking sounds at the same location one night and promptly crashed an hour later, so I'm guessing it was the hard drive. I managed to reboot and reinstall using the "ghost" behind the preinstalled partition, and it functioned just fine for the next couple months until today, when I started hearing squeaky noises from the same area. I promptly shut it down and haven't opened it back up yet, but a quick search of the Asus forums also suggests hard drive issues. I've had this netbook for about 15 months, so I'm a little disappointed but not surprised I'm running into problems. You should definitely back up all your files (good practice in general anyway)!
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Yes... And, this is easily accessible, all you have to do is unscrew one screw at the bottom of your laptop and, vola, every component that you can change is there, including the 2 full size hard disk bays.
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Looks like the size question got answered already, after using it for a few months it seems the C drive is really just supposed to be 100% for your operating system. The system will boot/restart in a matter of seconds. the 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive has plenty of capacity to store everything else.