Just reinstalled windows, think I did something wrong.

[Daisy331]

I just reinstalled windows on my computer and honestly it got to a part that I didn't really know what I was doing. It was talking about "partioning" which I dont think I want. Does that mean it put windows on half of my computer? Im not really sure what was going on. when i would go into computer it would have something extra next to the C: drive, and it had a red bar. Well anyway I re-installed in again and somehow I got rid of that, but now it says I have 72.4 GB. That can't be right, is it? I thought I had a lot more space before I re-installed. Now I feel stupid for doing that. Is there something I can do?
I have a dell inspiron e1405, w/vista home basic
Thanks to anyone who can help me!

[Rob Pomeroy]

>GParted< can non-destructively resolve your disk partition issues.

[patio]

It's GParted Day Rob ! !

         

[Daisy331]

Ok thank you, what do I need to do when I get to this website?? I am so confused.

[JJ 3000]

Did you use the recovery partition or the Vista DVD to do the install?

[Daisy331]

I have been using the OS cd. When it is reinstalling and it comes to the screen that talks about partitioning, it has two selections, drive 0: 76 gb, and then drive 0: dell direct media 2gb (i think) Ive been picking the one with 76 gb. what is going on??? why arent they the c: drive and why is it only 76 gb? thats my biggest problem. i cant even really install anything on my computer cause it says i dont have enough space. I reinstalled windows on my other computer in the house that is running on xp and it's having the same problem also. i know i prob shouldnt have reinstalled windows but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

thank you

[potere scuro]

i know of a program called killdisk.com for free that will wipe everything for you but i would wait to see if anyone else has any ideas and use that as a LAST resort. you should be have an option at you partion screen to create a new partion and it will delete the one you already have. don't know how helpful that is but hopefully it helps a little.  good luck