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Used space on hard drive.
  1. #1


    Alan Guest

    Used space on hard drive.

    Hi,
    Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    England.
    If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If I
    right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it, Program
    Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click them
    and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which I
    think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but the
    machine is telling me that I have.
    I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it still
    tells me I have 75gig used.
    Ay ideas?

    TIA,
    Alan.




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  2. #2


    Ken Triebold Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    The space is being taken up by system restore points. Vista will use up to
    15% of your disk space for system restore points, but you can't see them
    when you look at the properties of your C drive.

    "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    > Hi,
    > Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    > England.
    > If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If
    > I
    > right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    > If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    > Program
    > Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click them
    > and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which
    > I
    > think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    > the
    > machine is telling me that I have.
    > I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    > camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    > usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    > external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    > I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    > I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    > spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    > still
    > tells me I have 75gig used.
    > Ay ideas?
    >
    > TIA,
    > Alan.
    >

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  3. #3


    Alan Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    Thanks for the reply, but I've already done that. I forgot to mention that
    I've done that too, Disc Clean Up, Other Options, Remove all but the last
    restore point, still tells me that I have 75G or so used when I know I
    haven't.
    The day before yesterday it was telling me that I had 120G used, I then
    deleted 83G and it now says, as I said 75G used. It doesn't make sense.
    Regards,
    Alan.
    "Ken Triebold" <xpres@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:eB6N$$vhIHA.6092@xxxxxx

    > The space is being taken up by system restore points. Vista will use up to
    > 15% of your disk space for system restore points, but you can't see them
    > when you look at the properties of your C drive.
    >
    > "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    >> Hi,
    >> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >> England.
    >> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If
    >> I
    >> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    >> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >> Program
    >> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >> them
    >> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which
    >> I
    >> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >> the
    >> machine is telling me that I have.
    >> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    >> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    >> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    >> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >> still
    >> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >> Ay ideas?
    >>
    >> TIA,
    >> Alan.
    >>
    >

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  4. #4


    Ronnie Vernon MVP Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    Alan

    One of the biggest culprits is the System Restore files. SR can use up to
    15% of the whole drive or 30% of the free space on the drive. These are all
    hidden system files.

    You can delete all but the latest SR points using the Disk Cleanup utility.
    Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and click on Disk Cleanup.

    Select the Files from All Users option.
    Select the drive where Vista is installed.
    Select all of the files you wish to delete.
    Select the More Options Tab.
    In the System Restore and Shadow Copies section, Select the Clean up Button.
    Select Delete in the pop up dialog.
    Click the Clean Up Tab.
    Click OK.

    You can control the amount of space used for SR. Go to the following website
    for the instructions.

    How to adjust disk space in Windows Vista:
    http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html


    --

    Ronnie Vernon
    Microsoft MVP
    Windows Desktop Experience


    "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    > Hi,
    > Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    > England.
    > If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If
    > I
    > right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    > If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    > Program
    > Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click them
    > and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which
    > I
    > think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    > the
    > machine is telling me that I have.
    > I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    > camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    > usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    > external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    > I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    > I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    > spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    > still
    > tells me I have 75gig used.
    > Ay ideas?
    >
    > TIA,
    > Alan.
    >

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  5. #5


    Lang Murphy Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:eLqssNwhIHA.200@xxxxxx

    > Thanks for the reply, but I've already done that. I forgot to mention that
    > I've done that too, Disc Clean Up, Other Options, Remove all but the last
    > restore point, still tells me that I have 75G or so used when I know I
    > haven't.
    > The day before yesterday it was telling me that I had 120G used, I then
    > deleted 83G and it now says, as I said 75G used. It doesn't make sense.
    > Regards,
    > Alan.
    > "Ken Triebold" <xpres@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:eB6N$$vhIHA.6092@xxxxxx

    >> The space is being taken up by system restore points. Vista will use up
    >> to 15% of your disk space for system restore points, but you can't see
    >> them when you look at the properties of your C drive.
    >>
    >> "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    >>> Hi,
    >>> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >>> England.
    >>> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc.
    >>> If I
    >>> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    >>> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >>> Program
    >>> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >>> them
    >>> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used
    >>> which I
    >>> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >>> the
    >>> machine is telling me that I have.
    >>> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    >>> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    >>> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    >>> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >>> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >>> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >>> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >>> still
    >>> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >>> Ay ideas?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Alan.
    >>>
    Dumb question, but gotta ask... have you emptied the recycle bin? (Didn't
    see that in your list of things you've done to try to free up space...)

    Lang


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  6. #6


    Alan Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.


    "Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:eAUkQsyhIHA.748@xxxxxx

    > "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:eLqssNwhIHA.200@xxxxxx

    >> Thanks for the reply, but I've already done that. I forgot to mention
    >> that I've done that too, Disc Clean Up, Other Options, Remove all but the
    >> last restore point, still tells me that I have 75G or so used when I know
    >> I haven't.
    >> The day before yesterday it was telling me that I had 120G used, I then
    >> deleted 83G and it now says, as I said 75G used. It doesn't make sense.
    >> Regards,
    >> Alan.
    >> "Ken Triebold" <xpres@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:eB6N$$vhIHA.6092@xxxxxx

    >>> The space is being taken up by system restore points. Vista will use up
    >>> to 15% of your disk space for system restore points, but you can't see
    >>> them when you look at the properties of your C drive.
    >>>
    >>> "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >>> news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx
    >>>> Hi,
    >>>> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >>>> England.
    >>>> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc.
    >>>> If I
    >>>> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig
    >>>> used.
    >>>> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >>>> Program
    >>>> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >>>> them
    >>>> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used
    >>>> which I
    >>>> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >>>> the
    >>>> machine is telling me that I have.
    >>>> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from
    >>>> DV
    >>>> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted.
    >>>> I
    >>>> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of
    >>>> three
    >>>> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >>>> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >>>> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >>>> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >>>> still
    >>>> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >>>> Ay ideas?
    >>>>
    >>>> TIA,
    >>>> Alan.
    >>>>
    >
    > Dumb question, but gotta ask... have you emptied the recycle bin? (Didn't
    > see that in your list of things you've done to try to free up space...)
    >
    > Lang
    Yes I have, Window Washer does that each time its run,
    Alan.


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  7. #7


    Alan Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    I had already done that, but I just did it again and it only indicated that
    about 4meg was to be gained. I deleted all but the last system restore point
    and it's still telling me that I have 72gig used when I know I haven't. On
    one occasion when I did that the used space actually went UP by about 5gigs.
    As I said, if I right click the C drive icon and hit properties it tells me
    75gig, but if I open it and select all the folders it contains and get
    properties, it tells me 17.5gig. Hidden files and folders are set to be
    visible.
    I've done a *.* search which I believe shows every file on the machine and
    no huge files show up. Properties on all these files shows 17.5gig again.
    I'm at a loss as to what's going on!
    Regards,
    Alan.
    "Ronnie Vernon MVP" <rv@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:E7147C70-397A-4D0F-AE59-69AC575D9731@xxxxxx

    > Alan
    >
    > One of the biggest culprits is the System Restore files. SR can use up to
    > 15% of the whole drive or 30% of the free space on the drive. These are
    > all hidden system files.
    >
    > You can delete all but the latest SR points using the Disk Cleanup
    > utility. Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and click on
    > Disk Cleanup.
    >
    > Select the Files from All Users option.
    > Select the drive where Vista is installed.
    > Select all of the files you wish to delete.
    > Select the More Options Tab.
    > In the System Restore and Shadow Copies section, Select the Clean up
    > Button.
    > Select Delete in the pop up dialog.
    > Click the Clean Up Tab.
    > Click OK.
    >
    > You can control the amount of space used for SR. Go to the following
    > website for the instructions.
    >
    > How to adjust disk space in Windows Vista:
    > http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html
    >
    >
    > --
    >
    > Ronnie Vernon
    > Microsoft MVP
    > Windows Desktop Experience
    >
    >
    > "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    >> Hi,
    >> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >> England.
    >> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If
    >> I
    >> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    >> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >> Program
    >> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >> them
    >> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which
    >> I
    >> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >> the
    >> machine is telling me that I have.
    >> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    >> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    >> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    >> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >> still
    >> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >> Ay ideas?
    >>
    >> TIA,
    >> Alan.
    >>
    >

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  8. #8


    Ken Triebold Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    Your problem is almost certainly with system restore files. You are not
    going to see the system restore files even if you have hidden files and
    folders set to be visible. Be sure you follow these instructions involving
    the use of the vssadmin command that Ronnie Vernon supplied:
    http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html



    "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:OTFSYG4hIHA.1184@xxxxxx

    >I had already done that, but I just did it again and it only indicated that
    >about 4meg was to be gained. I deleted all but the last system restore
    >point and it's still telling me that I have 72gig used when I know I
    >haven't. On one occasion when I did that the used space actually went UP by
    >about 5gigs.
    > As I said, if I right click the C drive icon and hit properties it tells
    > me 75gig, but if I open it and select all the folders it contains and get
    > properties, it tells me 17.5gig. Hidden files and folders are set to be
    > visible.
    > I've done a *.* search which I believe shows every file on the machine and
    > no huge files show up. Properties on all these files shows 17.5gig again.
    > I'm at a loss as to what's going on!
    > Regards,
    > Alan.
    > "Ronnie Vernon MVP" <rv@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:E7147C70-397A-4D0F-AE59-69AC575D9731@xxxxxx

    >> Alan
    >>
    >> One of the biggest culprits is the System Restore files. SR can use up to
    >> 15% of the whole drive or 30% of the free space on the drive. These are
    >> all hidden system files.
    >>
    >> You can delete all but the latest SR points using the Disk Cleanup
    >> utility. Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and click on
    >> Disk Cleanup.
    >>
    >> Select the Files from All Users option.
    >> Select the drive where Vista is installed.
    >> Select all of the files you wish to delete.
    >> Select the More Options Tab.
    >> In the System Restore and Shadow Copies section, Select the Clean up
    >> Button.
    >> Select Delete in the pop up dialog.
    >> Click the Clean Up Tab.
    >> Click OK.
    >>
    >> You can control the amount of space used for SR. Go to the following
    >> website for the instructions.
    >>
    >> How to adjust disk space in Windows Vista:
    >> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html
    >>
    >>
    >> --
    >>
    >> Ronnie Vernon
    >> Microsoft MVP
    >> Windows Desktop Experience
    >>
    >>
    >> "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    >>> Hi,
    >>> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >>> England.
    >>> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc.
    >>> If I
    >>> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    >>> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >>> Program
    >>> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >>> them
    >>> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used
    >>> which I
    >>> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >>> the
    >>> machine is telling me that I have.
    >>> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    >>> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    >>> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    >>> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >>> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >>> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >>> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >>> still
    >>> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >>> Ay ideas?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Alan.
    >>>
    >>
    >

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  9. #9


    andy Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    Use a program such as ShowMan
    <http://www.david-taylor.myby.co.uk/software/disk.html#ShowMan> or
    SC-DiskInfo <http://www.soft-central.net/diskinfo.php> to tell you how
    your disk is being used.

    On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:19:44 -0000, "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx>
    wrote:

    >I had already done that, but I just did it again and it only indicated that
    >about 4meg was to be gained. I deleted all but the last system restore point
    >and it's still telling me that I have 72gig used when I know I haven't. On
    >one occasion when I did that the used space actually went UP by about 5gigs.
    >As I said, if I right click the C drive icon and hit properties it tells me
    >75gig, but if I open it and select all the folders it contains and get
    >properties, it tells me 17.5gig. Hidden files and folders are set to be
    >visible.
    >I've done a *.* search which I believe shows every file on the machine and
    >no huge files show up. Properties on all these files shows 17.5gig again.
    >I'm at a loss as to what's going on!
    >Regards,
    >Alan.
    >"Ronnie Vernon MVP" <rv@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >news:E7147C70-397A-4D0F-AE59-69AC575D9731@xxxxxx

    >> Alan
    >>
    >> One of the biggest culprits is the System Restore files. SR can use up to
    >> 15% of the whole drive or 30% of the free space on the drive. These are
    >> all hidden system files.
    >>
    >> You can delete all but the latest SR points using the Disk Cleanup
    >> utility. Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and click on
    >> Disk Cleanup.
    >>
    >> Select the Files from All Users option.
    >> Select the drive where Vista is installed.
    >> Select all of the files you wish to delete.
    >> Select the More Options Tab.
    >> In the System Restore and Shadow Copies section, Select the Clean up
    >> Button.
    >> Select Delete in the pop up dialog.
    >> Click the Clean Up Tab.
    >> Click OK.
    >>
    >> You can control the amount of space used for SR. Go to the following
    >> website for the instructions.
    >>
    >> How to adjust disk space in Windows Vista:
    >> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html
    >>
    >>
    >> --
    >>
    >> Ronnie Vernon
    >> Microsoft MVP
    >> Windows Desktop Experience
    >>
    >>
    >> "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx

    >>> Hi,
    >>> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >>> England.
    >>> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc. If
    >>> I
    >>> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig used.
    >>> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >>> Program
    >>> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >>> them
    >>> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used which
    >>> I
    >>> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >>> the
    >>> machine is telling me that I have.
    >>> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from DV
    >>> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted. I
    >>> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of three
    >>> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >>> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >>> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >>> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >>> still
    >>> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >>> Ay ideas?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Alan.
    >>>
    >>

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  10. #10


    Alan Guest

    Re: Used space on hard drive.

    I ran Showman, (thanks for that) and it's telling me that there's 54gig in
    the Recycle Bin! There's nothing showing in it and I've emptied it umpteen
    times both manually and with Window Washer.
    I have deleted huge files from external hard drives and I may not of emptied
    the bin with the drive still connected, could that have anything to do with
    it?
    Regards,
    Alan.
    "andy" <bogusaddress@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:r03rt39m6a9q6qatbb4efmdbd6q8qcdatd@xxxxxx

    > Use a program such as ShowMan
    > <http://www.david-taylor.myby.co.uk/software/disk.html#ShowMan> or
    > SC-DiskInfo <http://www.soft-central.net/diskinfo.php> to tell you how
    > your disk is being used.
    >
    > On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:19:44 -0000, "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx>
    > wrote:
    >

    >>I had already done that, but I just did it again and it only indicated
    >>that
    >>about 4meg was to be gained. I deleted all but the last system restore
    >>point
    >>and it's still telling me that I have 72gig used when I know I haven't. On
    >>one occasion when I did that the used space actually went UP by about
    >>5gigs.
    >>As I said, if I right click the C drive icon and hit properties it tells
    >>me
    >>75gig, but if I open it and select all the folders it contains and get
    >>properties, it tells me 17.5gig. Hidden files and folders are set to be
    >>visible.
    >>I've done a *.* search which I believe shows every file on the machine and
    >>no huge files show up. Properties on all these files shows 17.5gig again.
    >>I'm at a loss as to what's going on!
    >>Regards,
    >>Alan.
    >>"Ronnie Vernon MVP" <rv@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >>news:E7147C70-397A-4D0F-AE59-69AC575D9731@xxxxxx

    >>> Alan
    >>>
    >>> One of the biggest culprits is the System Restore files. SR can use up
    >>> to
    >>> 15% of the whole drive or 30% of the free space on the drive. These are
    >>> all hidden system files.
    >>>
    >>> You can delete all but the latest SR points using the Disk Cleanup
    >>> utility. Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and click on
    >>> Disk Cleanup.
    >>>
    >>> Select the Files from All Users option.
    >>> Select the drive where Vista is installed.
    >>> Select all of the files you wish to delete.
    >>> Select the More Options Tab.
    >>> In the System Restore and Shadow Copies section, Select the Clean up
    >>> Button.
    >>> Select Delete in the pop up dialog.
    >>> Click the Clean Up Tab.
    >>> Click OK.
    >>>
    >>> You can control the amount of space used for SR. Go to the following
    >>> website for the instructions.
    >>>
    >>> How to adjust disk space in Windows Vista:
    >>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> --
    >>>
    >>> Ronnie Vernon
    >>> Microsoft MVP
    >>> Windows Desktop Experience
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "Alan" <alan111@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >>> news:eDhkojvhIHA.1208@xxxxxx
    >>>> Hi,
    >>>> Vista Home Premium, 1.8g processor with 1g RAM, Packard Bell machine in
    >>>> England.
    >>>> If I go 'Computer' I get the usual list of 'C drive', 'DVD drive' etc.
    >>>> If
    >>>> I
    >>>> right click the C drive, properties, it tells me that I have 75gig
    >>>> used.
    >>>> If I then open the C drive folder and get the list of what's in it,
    >>>> Program
    >>>> Files, Users, Temp etc and highlight all of the contents, right click
    >>>> them
    >>>> and select 'Properties' again it tells me that I have 17.5gig used
    >>>> which
    >>>> I
    >>>> think is about right. I know for sure that I don't have 75gig used, but
    >>>> the
    >>>> machine is telling me that I have.
    >>>> I've put lots of massive video files (45g plus) onto the machine from
    >>>> DV
    >>>> camcorders and also from ripped DVD's but all these have been deleted.
    >>>> I
    >>>> usually edit these files as necessary then transfer them to one of
    >>>> three
    >>>> external hard drives, then delete them from the machine.
    >>>> I use Webroot Window Washer to 'wash' the hard drive.
    >>>> I've done everything that I know, defragging, virus checking (Norton),
    >>>> spyware checking (AVG), washing empty space with Window Washer but it
    >>>> still
    >>>> tells me I have 75gig used.
    >>>> Ay ideas?
    >>>>
    >>>> TIA,
    >>>> Alan.
    >>>>
    >>>
    >

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