Partition Drive is Full- cannot download updates new files

[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

[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?

[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

[ryengineer]

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?

[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.

[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!