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PC with 32 GB eMMC storage...

senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member -  
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Hello,

I am the unfortunate owner of an ASUS laptop model 14-cb099nf with a 32 GB eMMC hard drive, which I bought in complete ignorance as I know nothing about computers.

The problem is that it no longer has any available space even though there is absolutely nothing on it.

Updates are impossible, as is resetting it, I can hardly do anything with it!

I understand that I bought something useless (and that it's a shame to sell this!) but I was wondering if there was a solution such as adding memory, replacing the hard drive, or something else? I don’t know if this kind of thing is possible?

Thank you in advance for your responses!


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    txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   609
     

    Hello senora76,
    Here is some information about eMMC.
    32 GB is ridiculous for a PC, I don't even know if you can install Windows with such a ridiculous capacity...
    Best regards!

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    1. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
       

      Hello!

      Thanks for the info, I understand better now, but unfortunately it's a bit late.

      So there wouldn't be any solution?

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      1. txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   609 > senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
         

        When did you buy it? Online?

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      2. brucine Posted messages 24928 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 178 > senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
         

        Hello,

        Whether we add an extension via an SD card (not sure if that's possible, it's uncertain whether the device has a port) or through a USB drive, we're back to square one: the very fact of the space occupied by Windows and its updates (unless we want to do without it, but anyway...) will inevitably end up crashing the device.

        Unless we buy another one, the only solution is to replace (if the BIOS is not locked and supports it) Windows 10 with a lightweight Linux distribution.

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  3. corrado076 Posted messages 445 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   26
     

    Good evening

    Looking at the specifications of the PC, there is only a micro SD card reader, so other than putting in a 64 or 128 GB micro SD card

    there's no other solution to increase storage.

    Or you could change the PC (it's one idea among others).

    Best regards

    On a computer, if it doesn’t fit, don’t force it.
    When you don’t know, you can’t guess.

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  4. jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 619
     

    Hello,

    Asus? Isn't it a HP instead? This reference only gives me HP.

    There should be an SD/microSD port, other than adding an SD card (class 1 U/UHS 3) there's nothing else to do.

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  6. txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   609
     

    Hello everyone,
    jumulka is right, it's a HP and here are the complete specifications. Used PC on Rakuten, click on "See description" on the right side of the page.

    ►  RAM 2 GB (the provided memory is soldered). Which means no possibility for upgrade.

    ► Main storage 32 GB SSD - (eMMC)   [see the eMMC link above]

    Required configuration to install Windows 10:

    RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit system or 2 GB for 64-bit system.
    Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit system or 32 GB for 64-bit system.

    Summary: your PC is too short for the Windows 10 OS. Far too tight in capacity (memory and hard disk).

    Best regards!

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  7. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
     

    Hello,

    Thank you for your responses! So yes, I made a mistake; it is indeed an HP...

    I am no longer storing anything on this PC (I have another (real) desktop PC; this laptop was for my daughter) but I would like to reset it because we can no longer access certain websites properly, I imagine because I can't perform updates anymore.

    It asks me for 8 GB to do the update, but I can't seem to obtain them even though there is nothing left on this PC, not even a photo!

    Could I do the reset and the updates if I add an SD card and a USB 3.1 drive?

    Thank you in advance!

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  8. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
     

    Good evening,

    Thank you very much for these detailed responses!! I will first try to free up some space and then I will look into another OS version, but it seems more complicated for a novice like me...

    Thanks again!

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  9. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
     

    Good evening,

    I'll look into it this weekend, but I have little hope of freeing up enough space... I think I'll come back to ask for help to install Chrome OS.

    Thank you very much anyway!!!

    See you soon, I think!

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    1. brucine Posted messages 24928 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 178
       

      Good evening,

      It should be remembered, if necessary, that to caricature, Chrome OS is like Android, just like a phone or a tablet: even though, of course, there is no question of installing large software on such a device, we won't even install small ones, we're confined to applications from the Google Play Store.

      A compatibility issue with the PC drivers and Chrome OS cannot be ruled out either.

      That's why if I had to do "a big clean-up", I would prefer to turn to a very lightweight Linux distribution.

      I have no stake in it, for example Lubuntu or Puppy Linux, which limit disk usage to around 5-7 GB, with the latter being more user-friendly for those coming from Windows.

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    2. Jin
       

      Hello @senora76,

      In my opinion, it is important to see if a Linux environment that does not integrate Android (and its Google Play Store) would be practical for you. "Lubuntu" and "Puppy Linux" are complete operating systems (there are many others for beginners) that require a slight knowledge of Linux systems, but nothing insurmountable. It's a bit like Windows, you download and install programs for Linux instead of Windows.
         
      Chrome OS is developed by Google for Chromebooks, and after my research, it turns out to be a red herring for installing Android, as only its "flex" version can be installed. This version only allows access to a browser with cloud storage, almost useless offline, and does not provide access to the Google Play Store.
         
      However, you don’t need Chrome OS if you want Android. You simply need to install Android-x86, an ultra-compatible, free, well-updated OS that uses exactly the same Android system as mobile phones and tablets. Therefore, it is very easy to use but limited to the software from the Google Play Store.
         
      There are also free operating systems based on Android that can be slightly more flexible:
         

      •     Bliss OS, (a replica of Android x86)
      •     Phoenix OS, (very suitable for beginners)
      •     Prime OS, (excellent for multitasking)
      •     OpenThos, (with many features)
      •     Remix OS, (an abandoned project to be avoided)

      (I myself replaced Remix OS with Phoenix OS on an old PC and I can recommend it. I am also considering trying OpenTh OS in the future, as I have heard good things about it).
         
      So, here are the options available to you:

      •     A lightweight Linux version, which you will use somewhat like Windows.
      •     An Android-x86 version, which you will use somewhat like a tablet.
      •     A hybrid version (with a Terminal... and Android)
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  10. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
     

    Good evening

    Thank you for these clarifications and all these detailed explanations! It's really nice of you to take the time to guide me.

    If there is a Linux version that is most similar to Windows, I admit I would tend to lean in that direction.

    But concretely, I have a hard time seeing what would be most suitable for the way we use this PC.

    It is mainly used to browse websites (banks, email, and various others...), do a bit of office work (for my daughter's studies), and watch Netflix. We have excluded the storage of images and documents since there's no space...

    Thanks again!

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    1. jin
       

      Good evening @senora76,

      I completely understand,
         
      To help you make a choice, I can recommend Youtube,
         
      For example, OpenThos is an open-source operating system based on Android, but also on Linux; it is one of the solutions I call hybrid. This system is designed to be used on personal computers. It comes with a pre-installed office suite called WPS Office, which is a free alternative to Microsoft Office.
         
      (There are many other office applications that you can use with OpenThos. For example, you can install LibreOffice, which is also a free and open-source office suite)
         
      WPS Office is a set of office tools that includes a word processor (Writer), a spreadsheet (Spreadsheets), and a presentation software. It supports many commonly used file formats, such as DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF, and TXT.
         
      https://www.wps.com/fr-FR/
         
      You can search on YouTube: OpenThos presentation and usage.
         
      With this hybrid version of Linux, you can also access the Google Play Store library (as well as Apple's if I'm not mistaken, and many others), while using it as a lightweight version of Linux. This will allow you to install applications like Netflix, web browsers, messaging apps, and so on.
         
      Furthermore, this version of Linux is particularly suitable for playing Android games (such as Candy Crush Saga...etc.). It offers a lot of flexibility and is easy to use, "unlike" (that's not the right word) a traditional Linux distribution where it may be necessary to have a certain level of skills to customize it and integrate features like emulation.
         
      Take the time to watch YouTube and other presentations of the different operating systems mentioned (you can look for others as well), especially the classic versions of Linux (like Lubuntu, etc.). Once you make your decision, the installation is simple and quick.

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      1. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member > jin
         

        Hello,

        Open Thos looks really good! It seems to meet the needs of this PC. But what happens to Windows when you install this operating system? I'm going to check out YouTube to understand better.

        Thanks again!!!

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  11. txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   609
     

    Hello everyone,
    senora76: for storage you always have the option of an external drive... SSD or DDR!
    Just use "Save as..." and choose that external drive.
    Best regards!

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    1. senora76 Posted messages 29 Status Member
       

      Hello,

      Yes, that's what we were forced to do...Thank you!

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  12. txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   609
     

    Hello everyone,
    Don't forget to mark "Resolved" if it's all good! (button under your first question)
    Best regards!

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