drive (D) RECOVERY full

DAYTONA

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I know that there are several threads about similar problems, they are different enough that I can't get to a solution.
Here's the problem:
I was given this Dell Inspirion 530 computer because it had Vista on it.
I have used it very little since setting it up in 2010.
Now I am getting messages that say "drive (D) RECOVERY is full". I checked with "properties" to see what was on (D) all I found as 6 GB of recovery files, but the drive says it has 15 GB on it. I tried disk cleanup more options but found nothing.
I was checking windows updates, automatic, and found that all of the updates were being stored in (D), all 420 of them, most of them were for programs I never use.
Here's where I get lost. I have never changed anything to do with drive (D), I never changed anything having to do with windows updates, or for the restore points that are there too. All of the disks that came with the computer are still sealed in their envelopes.
On the internet all I see is "nothing should be in this drive except the recovery programs". I have to believe this is the way Dell loaded it. Of course Dell won't own up to it and for $129 they will fix their screwup. It's out of warranty, because it took 2+ years to add the 9 GB of updates. I didn't know there was a problem and now I get stuck with a bill?
If anyone can help me untange this I would appreciate the effort.
If not, It didn't cost me anything and the landfill is still accepting trash.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell / Inspirion 530
    CPU
    Pentium Dual Core E5200 @ 2.5GHz 2.5GHz
    Memory
    RAM 4.00 GB
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If still functioning, why not use the restoration partition to restore to the way you were when you bought the computer. I doubt that the recovery partition (D) was the original recipient of your updates, something probably changed. Once you have all your updates and everything is the way you want, download Macrium Reflect and make an image of your HD on an external hard drive, you will never have this problem, again.

EDIT: I have always owned a Dell and never had this problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
This computer has a dual core drive. I'm guessing that means it has two drives and no (D) isn't a partition. This is a goof by Dell. They want me to pay them to help me fix their mistake. I think that companies that make unuseable products should stand behind them, and, just like automobile makers, should correct the problem. Oops, my mistake, the car companies only fix things when the feds "put a gun to their head". Dell would rather attempt to take advantage of one of their customers than fix it. I got this for nothing and, to me, it's worth nothing and so is Dell. Don't make excuses for them, they can do that on their own. As for this Inspirion, it looks like the landfill is it's next stop. Thanks Dell!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell / Inspirion 530
    CPU
    Pentium Dual Core E5200 @ 2.5GHz 2.5GHz
    Memory
    RAM 4.00 GB
Are you sure you do not have a dual core processor? I doubt that Dell gave you two hard drives and only one was paid for.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
The specs for this system show a single 320 Gb hdd. he says that someone gave him the computer. I think that whoever it was, specified that the updates be stored on the hidden D: recovery partition. I wonder if he has the original Vista installation disc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Operating System
    Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP2
    Manufacturer/Model
    Cyberpower
    CPU
    Intel Quad CPU Q6700 2.67 GHZ
    Motherboard
    NVIDIA 780i
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GTX 560 TI Twin Frozr
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster SB Audigy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VG2436
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung HD 105SI
    WDC WD20
    Case
    Apevia XJupiter
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX 3200
    Mouse
    Logitech MX 600
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
My Inspiron 530 has 2 disks - because I ordered it that way. So that is possible.

I still don't understand what those files on D could be. Suggest you open D and post a picture of those files in 'Details' view so that we can have a look.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Q6600
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h
    Hard Drives
    2x250GB HDDs
    1x60GB OCZ SSD
    6 external disks 60 to 640GBs
    Other Info
    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
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