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Partition Drive is Full- cannot download updates new files
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:17 am
by cityman
while updating the lenovo T61 i was downloading (updating) the new flies for my new computer.
a interesting error message occurred. it went something like this---
the (partition) hard drive is full- cannot download/install the file.
now what shall i do-
get a partition manager? or is there another solution?
thanks
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:27 pm
by AvalonXIII
Do you have a recovery partition intact?
If you do, this is a problem with the recovery partition not having enough space. So get a partition manager program and add some more space from your main partition to the recovery partition.
PS: Also, you got the error when you tried to update Rescue and Recovery, correct?
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:54 pm
by cityman
recovery partition is definitely intact.
the error message came while downloading the new huge file into the partitioned (hidden) part of the drive.
i guess i will have to get a partition manager. i was thinking there might be an alternative way and not have to use a partition program.
thanks
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:58 pm
by ryengineer
cityman wrote:snip.....the error message came while downloading the new huge file into the partitioned (hidden) part of the drive.....snip
Just out of curiosity what were you downloading in the hidden partition?
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:55 pm
by cityman
i was just trying to upgrade/update the computer with whatever file(s) was recommended. that was all recall.
it is similar in idea to Windows Updates on Tuesday when microsoft says-- here are the new files to help your computer run or be safer.
i have no idea what was the file.
the link was:
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Most files can be downloaded automatically and installed on your system with ThinkVantage System Update.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:55 pm
by cityman
you asked:
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Just out of curiosity what were you downloading in the hidden partition?
i did some follow up research- you are going to laugh- the system update file which cause the problem apears to be....
Rescue and Recovery Patch to Optimize Spare Allocation of Backups
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ironic, is it not? but i tried again to dl and install this patch and the remaining 1 critical patch and all went well this time. no error message.
i guess the problem is solved. it looks like i do not have to redo the partition. or at least at this moment it appears solved.
thanks everyone!