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    Deleting MediaDirect

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by frugihoyi, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. frugihoyi

    frugihoyi Notebook Guru

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    I did some searches and I couldn't really find my answer. I want to delete MediaDirect from my HD because I don't use it. Can I just go into Computer Management, right click on the MediaDirect partition, and choose to "delete logical drive"? Is it that simple? I just need more free space on my C drive.
     
    frugihoyi, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. batumulia

    batumulia Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I deleted the partition, actually I formated my whole HDD and deleted all partitions so I could start fresh, my laptop didn't explode after that so I don't see a reason why you can't delete it. :)
     
    batumulia, Sep 18, 2007
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    Raphie Notebook Consultant

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    i'd deleted it as well, only to re-install it afterwards, i hate having an unused homebutton on my m1330 and the Cyberlink software actually works quite well.

    I mainly use it for my kids to quickly watch a DVD when in a hotelroom.
     
    Raphie, Sep 18, 2007
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  4. batumulia

    batumulia Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where can you find the options for those buttons? I'd like to use Cyberlink too for my homebutton but I can't find the options to configure that...
     
    batumulia, Sep 18, 2007
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  5. TuxDude

    TuxDude Notebook Deity

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    Actually what he meant was that the MediaDirect software is from Cyberlink ;)
     
    TuxDude, Sep 19, 2007
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  6. batumulia

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    Ohh, didn't know that. Thanks for clearing up :)
     
    batumulia, Sep 19, 2007
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  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    There is a thread where someone has figured out a way to use the button as a customizable Macro key using "AutoHotkey".

    I've got mine setup to load my browser (after I've booted into Vista of course).
     
    Khris, Sep 19, 2007
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    wyldstallyns2589, Sep 19, 2007
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    Thank you, I now have Mediaplayer running under the home button :)
     
    batumulia, Sep 21, 2007
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  10. frugihoyi

    frugihoyi Notebook Guru

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    I ended up just deleting the MD partition and everything is fine. Now I'm gonna configure my MD button!
     
    frugihoyi, Sep 21, 2007
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