not enough disk space error message over & over

[Guest]

Computer crashed this week had to start all over by re-installing
WindowsXP,drivers, software, etc. Keep getting error messages such as:"There
is not enough disk space to install the update(s). Free additional space on
your hard disk and then try again. "
I free up space and it still won't let me continue, states I have to remove
programs, which I did.
System is a DELL 400SC, P4, 2.8GHZ, 40GB, 512MB
thanks for any help, this mis making me crazy!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

How much free space on C?

What partition is Windows installed?
How much free space on that partition?

 

[Guest]

2% free on C drive

How much free space on C?

What partition is Windows installed?
How much free space on that partition?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

That is your problem.
Windows typically wants about 15% or more free.

You may need a larger hard drive.

 

[Guest]

I have this same problem. I was wondering if I could just extend my partition
since I have 2 partitions on this drive? Thanks

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Yes, but you will need to use a 3rd party program since Windows can not do
it natively:
http://www.bootitng.com/
http://www.symantec.com/partitionmagic/

 

[John]

try deleting your temporary internet files. -- do a disk cleanup. see if
that gets you anywhere.
also, a good defrag wouldn't be a bad thing. do a chkdsk /f first though.

most people who reinstall windows reformat the hard drive (erasing
everything) first though. otherwise it
can cause problems with installing ontop of other files.


2% free on C drive