Guest melvin.soh@gmail.com Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Windows XP Norton XP Antivirus 2006 70 GB hard drive Problem: My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = 21.6GB Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system files etc.) yields = 15.9GB Remedies tried: I have tried running: Chkdsk Defrag Antivirus Ad-Aware moved the system restore file size down to 700MB Emptied Trash Can Reading up on various posts on Google Groups All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help.
Guest Pegasus \(MVP\) Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing <melvin.soh@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1184147941.523649.229470@o11g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > Windows XP > Norton XP Antivirus 2006 > 70 GB hard drive > > Problem: > My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = 21.6GB > Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system > files etc.) yields = 15.9GB > > Remedies tried: > I have tried running: > Chkdsk > Defrag > Antivirus > Ad-Aware > moved the system restore file size down to 700MB > Emptied Trash Can > Reading up on various posts on Google Groups > > All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions > whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been > posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help. > Is your disk fully partitioned or do you have unpartitioned space? The command diskmgmt.msc, when typed into the Start / Run box, will tell you. Do you really know what you're storing where? Either of these tools will tell you: DriveUse: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/freeware/index.html Bullet Proof Folder sizes: http://www.foldersizes.com/
Guest Gerry Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing Go to Start, Control Panel, Folder Options, View, Advanced Settings and verify that the box before "Show hidden files and folders" is checked and "Hide protected operating system files " is unchecked. You may need to scroll down to see the second item. You should also make certain that the box before "Hide extensions for known file types" is not checked. Next in Windows Explorer make sure View, Details is selected and then select View, Choose Details and check before Name, Type, Total Size, and Free Space. If you are using the Norton Protected Recycle Bin, Norton Ghost or Rollback RX Pro these can create significant free disk space issues. The programmes create hidden folders, which can grow to colossal sizes. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <melvin.soh@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1184147941.523649.229470@o11g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > Windows XP > Norton XP Antivirus 2006 > 70 GB hard drive > > Problem: > My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = 21.6GB > Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system > files etc.) yields = 15.9GB > > Remedies tried: > I have tried running: > Chkdsk > Defrag > Antivirus > Ad-Aware > moved the system restore file size down to 700MB > Emptied Trash Can > Reading up on various posts on Google Groups > > All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions > whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been > posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help. >
Guest melvin.soh@gmail.com Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing On Jul 11, 7:54 pm, "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I....@fly.com> wrote: > <melvin....@gmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1184147941.523649.229470@o11g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > > > > > Windows XP > > Norton XP Antivirus 2006 > > 70 GB hard drive > > > Problem: > > My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = 21.6GB > > Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system > > files etc.) yields = 15.9GB > > > Remedies tried: > > I have tried running: > > Chkdsk > > Defrag > > Antivirus > > Ad-Aware > > moved the system restore file size down to 700MB > > Emptied Trash Can > > Reading up on various posts on Google Groups > > > All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions > > whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been > > posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help. > > Is your disk fully partitioned or do you have unpartitioned space? > The command diskmgmt.msc, when typed into the Start / Run box, > will tell you. > > Do you really know what you're storing where? Either of these > tools will tell you: > DriveUse:http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/freeware/index.html > Bullet Proof Folder sizes:http://www.foldersizes.com/ Hi Pegasus, Diskmgmt.msc indicates the following: Layout: Partition Type: Basic File System: NTFS Status: Healthy Capacity: 70.09GB Free Space: 21.66 GB % Free: 30% Fault Tolerance: 0% Overhead: 0% Drive Use indicates the following: C: 16326MB C:\RRbackups - Access is denied C:\ System Volume Information - Access is denied Drive Use shows hard drive usage similar to that when i just right click on properties on ALL files in C: Any idea on the discrepency? Gerry, Yes trust me i've done all you suggested already and i'm only using Norton Antivirus and not any of the other Norton programs. Thank you both for your time and help. Regards, M. Soh
Guest Gerry Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing Rollback RX Pro?? http://www.rollbacksoftware.com/ It is likely that an allocation of 12% has been made to System Restore on your C partition which is over generous. I would reduce it to 700 mb. Right click your My Computer icon on the Desktop and select System Restore. Place the cursor on your C drive select Settings but this time find the slider and drag it to the left until it reads 700 mb and exit. When you get to the Settings screen click on Apply and OK and exit. Another default setting on a large drive which could be wasteful is that for temporary internet files especially if you do not store offline copies on disk. The default allocation is 3% of drive. Depending on your attitude to offline copies you could reduce this to 1% or 2%. In Internet Explorer select Tools, Internet Options, General, Temporary Internet Files, Settings to make the change. At the same time look at the number of days history is held. The default allocation for the Recycle Bin is 10 % of drive. Change to 5%, which should be sufficient. In Windows Explorer place the cursor on your Recycle Bin, right click and select Properties, Global and move the slider from 10% to 5%. However, try to avoid letting it get too full as if it is full and you delete a file by mistake it will bypass the Recycle Bin and be gone for ever. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <melvin.soh@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1184298215.925349.31910@z28g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > On Jul 11, 7:54 pm, "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I....@fly.com> wrote: >> <melvin....@gmail.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1184147941.523649.229470@o11g2000prd.googlegroups.com... >> >> >> >> > Windows XP >> > Norton XP Antivirus 2006 >> > 70 GB hard drive >> >> > Problem: >> > My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = >> > 21.6GB >> > Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system >> > files etc.) yields = 15.9GB >> >> > Remedies tried: >> > I have tried running: >> > Chkdsk >> > Defrag >> > Antivirus >> > Ad-Aware >> > moved the system restore file size down to 700MB >> > Emptied Trash Can >> > Reading up on various posts on Google Groups >> >> > All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions >> > whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been >> > posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help. >> >> Is your disk fully partitioned or do you have unpartitioned space? >> The command diskmgmt.msc, when typed into the Start / Run box, >> will tell you. >> >> Do you really know what you're storing where? Either of these >> tools will tell you: >> DriveUse:http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/freeware/index.html >> Bullet Proof Folder sizes:http://www.foldersizes.com/ > > > > > Hi Pegasus, > > > Diskmgmt.msc indicates the following: > Layout: Partition > Type: Basic > File System: NTFS > Status: Healthy > Capacity: 70.09GB > Free Space: 21.66 GB > % Free: 30% > Fault Tolerance: 0% > Overhead: 0% > > Drive Use indicates the following: > C: 16326MB > C:\RRbackups - Access is denied > C:\ System Volume Information - Access is denied > > Drive Use shows hard drive usage similar to that when i just right > click on properties on ALL files in C: > > Any idea on the discrepency? > > Gerry, > > Yes trust me i've done all you suggested already and i'm only using > Norton Antivirus and not any of the other Norton programs. > > > Thank you both for your time and help. > > > > Regards, > M. Soh > > > > > >
Guest Pegasus \(MVP\) Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing <melvin.soh@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1184298215.925349.31910@z28g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > On Jul 11, 7:54 pm, "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I....@fly.com> wrote: >> <melvin....@gmail.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1184147941.523649.229470@o11g2000prd.googlegroups.com... >> >> >> >> > Windows XP >> > Norton XP Antivirus 2006 >> > 70 GB hard drive >> >> > Problem: >> > My Computer shows: Total Hard Drive Size = 70 GB; Free Space = 21.6GB >> > Clicking on Properties of ALL files on C: (include hidden, system >> > files etc.) yields = 15.9GB >> >> > Remedies tried: >> > I have tried running: >> > Chkdsk >> > Defrag >> > Antivirus >> > Ad-Aware >> > moved the system restore file size down to 700MB >> > Emptied Trash Can >> > Reading up on various posts on Google Groups >> >> > All to no avail. I keep a very simple computer with no partitions >> > whatsoever. This problem is a little unlike others that have been >> > posted, i'm losing more than HALF my hard drive. Please help. >> >> Is your disk fully partitioned or do you have unpartitioned space? >> The command diskmgmt.msc, when typed into the Start / Run box, >> will tell you. >> >> Do you really know what you're storing where? Either of these >> tools will tell you: >> DriveUse:http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/freeware/index.html >> Bullet Proof Folder sizes:http://www.foldersizes.com/ > > > > > Hi Pegasus, > > > Diskmgmt.msc indicates the following: > Layout: Partition > Type: Basic > File System: NTFS > Status: Healthy > Capacity: 70.09GB > Free Space: 21.66 GB > % Free: 30% > Fault Tolerance: 0% > Overhead: 0% > > Drive Use indicates the following: > C: 16326MB > C:\RRbackups - Access is denied > C:\ System Volume Information - Access is denied > > Drive Use shows hard drive usage similar to that when i just right > click on properties on ALL files in C: > > Any idea on the discrepency? > > Gerry, > > Yes trust me i've done all you suggested already and i'm only using > Norton Antivirus and not any of the other Norton programs. > > > Thank you both for your time and help. > > > > Regards, > M. Soh As Gerry suggests, my suspicion is on C:\RRbackups. Find out what its settings are. You should also seize ownership of this folder so that you can examine it it detail. Click Start / Help, then look for help on Ownership if unsure how to do it.
Guest kodiyan Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing I had this same problem. My disk is partitioned and had this size difference. I moved the data file and formatted the other partitions ad its ok now. Only C: drive still have the problem and I am not able to partition it. I checked the files including the hidden files, still the difference is almost 3gb. I checked with different antivirus software, all are clean. Sijo Kodiyan
Guest kodiyan Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Re: Hard Drive Space Missing I had this problem in C and all other drives. I did the following and found the solution. 1, Clean up your disk using the disk cleanup utility. Select all to clean. 2, Make sure that you considered the hidden files and folders when you try to find out the total size. 3, Check the drive with anti virus. Still you have the space difference, try the following. For temporary purpose do the following and find out and chage in free space. 1,Turn of your hibernate option in system power properties. (It takes almost the size of your RAM) 2, Reduced the allocated size of system restore to minimum in system properties. 3, If your drive is partitioned, change the page file size (virtual memory) to a different drive and after all restart the system and check the file size. If you see the change, do not forget to make all these changes to previous condition for your system stability. Note: If the space missing in a different drive, run Drive:\recycler. Its an recycle bin for each drive. Clean it. Good Luck Sijo Kodiyan
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