Netbooks are smaller than laptops and contain less storage typically.
The HP Mini 1010 Netbook, which is no longer available from HP, came with an Intel Atom processor, a built-in 8 GB solid-state flash drive, 2 USB ports, an 8.9-inch screen and Windows XP. Unfortunately, 8 GB of storage space is fairly limited by today's standards given the amount of media files many computer users have. Users may find that they want to increase the storage space of their HP Mini 1010 Netbook.
Instructions
1. Purchase an external hard drive. External hard drives can range from 80 GB or less to 1 TB and more. Generally, 250 to 500 GB of storage space is sufficient for basic home use, but if you are unsure what you will need, get a larger drive.
2. Insert any software or driver discs that came with your external hard drive. Follow the instructions for installing the software or drivers. If your external hard drive did not come with a disc, you can skip to step three.
3. Power down your HP Mini 1010 and plug the USB cable into both the external hard drive and your computer. Plug the external hard drive power cable into the external hard drive and a power source such as a wall socket if it has a separate power source; not all do.
4. Power up your computer and wait for it to fully boot.
5. Click "Start" in the lower left of your screen and select "My Computer" from the left-hand menu. If you have upgraded your HP Mini 1010 to Vista or Windows 7, the Start menu button will only have the Windows icon and the menu will say "Computer."
6. Locate your new external hard drive in the list of available and installed drives to ensure that it is being recognized by your operating system. If it is not, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
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