Vista does not calculate folder sizes correctly ??? Huge discrepeancy...

Hi,

If I open Windows Explorer, it shows the following:

1)Root (see all drives): Drive C: - 46.2 out of 58.9 GB free = 12.7GB
2)Right-click on "Drive C:", "Properties": Used Space = 12.6GB
3)Open Drive C:, mark all files/folders, "Properties": Size = 16.7 GB


Can anybody please explain a) the 100MB difference between 1+2, and b) the unbelievable 4GB difference between 1+3 ???

All hidden and system files are visible. This is a fresh install with only Outlook and a few small system progs.

System: Vista x64 SP1 RC

Best,

TrigeerHappy

Just to illustrate the problem:



Best,

TriggerHappy

Try "Folder Sizes". Great app to show you folder sizes etc.

Thanks coolchris,

will try that out.

However, it still would be great to know:

1) Is this just my system or do others have the sam issue? Could anybody please check and confirm ?

2) What is the reason of this discrepancy? What files are counted in folder properties that are not counted in "properties of C:"? Which is the correct number?

It seems to me that's a Vista bug, as I never had this with XP.

Thanks,

TriggerHappy

Very weird.Ive just started using Vista x64 this week and having some very annoying teething troubles. Checked this out and youre right.

Mouse over ;270gb - 166 free (=104 used)
select all ;65.6gb used (=204 free!)
right click 270gb- 166 gbfree


Thats 38.4 gb gone somewhere lol. Ive check all showing files, swap file isnt there and theres no wierd software glitches. Whats going on ?

Odd I don't have this problem seems like a setting just got screwed up.