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by kfrost

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I have a server running Server 2003. I partitioned the drives so C was allocated 20GB and D was allocated the rest. I have now come to the point where I am running low on space on C and I have critical updates that I need to D/L and install. I would like to know if there are any files besides temp folders that I can get rid of without causing any damage to the server such as log files. I know I could use a partition tool to give myself more space on C but I would rather not. Any suggestions?

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by Former member

Put in the bigger drive and do a straight clone of the drive over to the bigger drive.
You can use Acronis for this:
Acronis? Migrate Easy 7.0:
http://eu.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/migrateeasy/
Hope all goes well.

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by monice

20 GB should be sufficient for your OS partition. What you should do is determine where and what is using up the space. You can use a free utility such as foldersize found here: http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=239

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by larryd4

Each update generates a hidden folder in C:\windows. They are usually named $NtUninstallKB933729$ with the patch number on the end.

These folders are their so you can reverse a patch that has been applied.

So be aware that if you delete them it will be harder to backup a step from an patch that was removed from the windows directory.

It should clear up some space and remember they are hidden.

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