On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM, wrote: > > On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM, wrote: > >> ... I've tried everything I can think of to get rid of those files > > Larry wrote: > > Those are the Page (swap) file and the storage area for Restore Points. > > If you turn those off temporarily ... > > Windows will let you shrink the partition further > > That should get you the space you need. > > I did that kill off those "Page" (swap) files and a bunch of other stuff, > hibernate files, etc. but there is still something blocking: > Filename $UsnJrfnl:$J in path C:\$Extend\ > You said you killed Paging but did not say anything about turning off the Restore Point functionality which is also needed. I am assuming you did that also. I would try to find that file (search from a linux LiveCD if you have to ) to try to learn what it is and decide whether to try deleting it. that I can't get rid of. See this link: > > http://www.upquick.com/temp/frag507.jpg > > I searched the 'net and found others have had this problem, but when I try > to switch to Administrator level to purge the system responds saying that > I need to be at Administrator level (I thought I was) and will not allow > me to delete $UsnJrfnl > > Oh, how I do despise windblows. > > I've tried numerous methods to supposedly get to the Administrator level, > but to no avail. > > Thus, I am now trying to find out if it is possible to just do a fresh > install from the "System Reserve" partition as shown at this link: > > http://www.upquick.com/temp/frag521.jpg > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry Please protect my address like I protect yours. When sending messages to multiple recipients, use the BCC: (Blind carbon copy). Remove addresses from a forwarded message body before clicking Send.