Uninstalling Apps

Riptorn

Riptorn

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Hi, I have just uninstalled 23 Apps, using revo uninstaller, which also cleans up leftover files, folders, registry keys, etc. I want to free up disk space. Well, some of the Apps were over 1gb, BUT, still my hard drive has even changed??. may have only free up about only 1gb?.. Hardly changed at all?
Can someone tell me why it hasn't freed up my drive?. I do not want to re-format.
My disk space has hardly changed?... Hmmmm...

Regards
Rip:confused:
 

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That's odd. This is a long shot but check and see if the files were not deleted by Revo. I also use Revo and so far no problems with it. Also, try clearing out unnecessary files with Ccleaner. I'm not sure though.
 

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oreo27 said:
That's odd. This is a long shot but check and see if the files were not deleted by Revo. I also use Revo and so far no problems with it. Also, try clearing out unnecessary files with Ccleaner. I'm not sure though.
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Thanks for that, well I have already done all that, but still I have not gained any extra free space on my hard drive??.. Why???...:confused:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1525
    CPU
    CELERON DUO
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    360GB
Try this, Advanced System Care Free. Download and install. You actually don't need the main feature of the program. All you need is its disk explorer function once installed. Don't run the scan anymore. Instead, go directly to utilities then admin tools then disk explorer. This utility can show you the top 100 files eating up your hard drive and among other things the biggest folders and a lot more information. Hope this helps.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA

    1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System

    Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
oreo27 said:
Try this, Advanced System Care Free. Download and install. You actually don't need the main feature of the program. All you need is its disk explorer function once installed. Don't run the scan anymore. Instead, go directly to utilities then admin tools then disk explorer. This utility can show you the top 100 files eating up your hard drive and among other things the biggest folders and a lot more information. Hope this helps.
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Hmmm... Ok.. Thanks.. I will try it. Thanks for your time!:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1525
    CPU
    CELERON DUO
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    360GB
Revo makes system restore pt by default before each uninstall operation - that could have used a lot space - you may want to reduce the amount of space reserved for Shadow Copies.
 

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riptorn said:
oreo27 said:
Try this, Advanced System Care Free. Download and install. You actually don't need the main feature of the program. All you need is its disk explorer function once installed. Don't run the scan anymore. Instead, go directly to utilities then admin tools then disk explorer. This utility can show you the top 100 files eating up your hard drive and among other things the biggest folders and a lot more information. Hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Hmmm... Ok.. Thanks.. I will try it. Thanks for your time!:)
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No problem buddy. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA

    1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System

    Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
SIW2 said:
Revo makes system restore pt by default before each uninstall operation - that could have used a lot space - you may want to reduce the amount of space reserved for Shadow Copies.
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Thanks SIW2, I have already done that also??.. The thing is......
After uninstalling over 20 Applications, my hard drive has barely moved?
Some of the programs were over 1GB?, Why hasn't it reduced disk space on my hard drive?
I do not understand?.. Strange??:confused:

Rip
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1525
    CPU
    CELERON DUO
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    360GB
You could try doing this:

  1. Download, install and then run - - PerfectDisk - - to defrag all hard drives and partitions
  2. Once its completed the defrag, reboot your pc
  3. Once you are back at the desktop, check your hard drive for errors by clicking on the vista start orb and then clicking on Computer. You then right click on your hard drive and click Properties. Next go to the Tools tab and under Error Checking click on Check Now and tick both the boxes. Then click Start and reboot your pc
Once you've done the above you shouldl be able to see how much hard drive space you've really saved.
 

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stew2 said:
You could try doing this:

  1. Download, install and then run - - PerfectDisk - - to defrag all hard drives and partitions
  2. Once its completed the defrag, reboot your pc
  3. Once you are back at the desktop, check your hard drive for errors by clicking on the vista start orb and then clicking on Computer. You then right click on your hard drive and click Properties. Next go to the Tools tab and under Error Checking click on Check Now and tick both the boxes. Then click Start and reboot your pc
Once you've done the above you shouldl be able to see how much hard drive space you've really saved.
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Thanks.. I will give it a shot!
Thanks for your time.
Rip:cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1525
    CPU
    CELERON DUO
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    360GB
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