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HD space disappear
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 13:16 |
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Ok, I'm sorry if I post this in the wrong section...I have a Toshiba Satellite M45. I accidentally detele a program and some files that wasn't suppose to be deleted. My HD used space is about 16GB when I checked. I used "System Restore" to go back but it doesn't work out so I undue it so I can returned to my current setting. After that I went and checked and saw that the used space is at 31GB. I don't get it so I've searching for answer and now here posting the problem. Can anyone help? I have already check the C:// but nothing was different. I'm kinda mad right now...15GB lost...?? I have a 60GB HD so it doesn't leave me much space. That's why I'm worried. Any help will be appreciated.
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26. September 2005 @ 13:30 |
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Empty your temp files and Internet temp files, under Documents and Settings, under your name and under Local Settings.
Local Settings is a hidden folder, so you have to change your Windows settings to see them.
Once you delete those files, reboot, and see if your space is back.
Life is good!
GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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26. September 2005 @ 15:37 |
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Download a program called crapcleaner(yes thats it name). It will do everything Grandpa says, fast.
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 15:59 |
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Thank you, I'll try that and will tell you how it goes.
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 16:20 |
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 16:25 |
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I tried it and failed. Clean everything. Even ran disk defragmenter. The Spaced used is reduced by 75MB of my 15Gb...That's a start. :( (I've already tried CCleaner)
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 16:30 |
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go thru all the folders & do properties on them to see the size of the folder. did that on a customer who has a 40gig hd with 4megs left on it but had lots of room back in march. found a folder by hotbar with shoppers reports in it. deleted that folder & she gained 32.5 gig of hd space. she was happy with that.
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 16:34 |
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I'll tried that..Thanks for your time. Hope this works.
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 16:47 |
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if you hadn't, goto tools in windows explorer, folder options, view & show all files.
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 17:08 |
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I did what you said, you know, clean out C://. 5 down 10 to go. I seen some stuff in the history that weren't suppose to be there. Some body is in trouble.
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 17:28 |
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not me, i'm innocent!!!
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 17:48 |
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Shame on you...ha ha ha...Hey DDP, is there a way I can wipe out the entire system. No, I don't mean it like that...This laptop is my life. How do you clean everything.Yes everything. I mean like when it's just bought. No Error or anything. Close is good. I'll backed most of the programs on cds. All I have are A.computer B.Norton Anti-virus/boot disc C.CD's & DVD's D.I can't think of any more. Thanks.
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 17:51 |
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you want to reload every thing from scratch including windows correct??
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 17:58 |
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To like when I just bought it. I don't care about anything else. All I need is a new used working com. Thanks.
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sergiovv
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26. September 2005 @ 18:00 |
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what brand is your hard drive??
if is a maxtor i could have the solution.
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ddp
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26. September 2005 @ 18:04 |
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did you get a recovery cd with the laptop or do you have a windows cd? if have a windows cd & no driver cd's than go into device manager & write down what devices made by whomever like videocard, netcard, modem, sound, ide controllers so can get latest drivers from those manufacturers not laptop manufacturer. find that info & will continue tomorrow as going to watch csi miami. class out.
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 18:08 |
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I bought this from BEST BUY. This doesn't come with anything.
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sergiovv
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26. September 2005 @ 18:26 |
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ok ...look
in "my computer" icon right click then click in properties, then click in hardware ,then click in "device manager" then look where it says "disk drives" and do a double click and then you ll know what bran its.
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loveya
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26. September 2005 @ 18:29 |
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This is what I have for right now....
Model: Satelitte M45
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 1.60 GHz
Speed: 1600MHz
Mem: Kington's DDR DSRAM 504 MB RAM
Video: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
OS: Window XP Home Edition SP2
Modem: TOSHIBA software modem connected to Com3
Sound: SoundMAX
Disks Drive: Toshiba MK8025GAS
DVD/CD-ROM: MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-830S
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27. September 2005 @ 08:35 |
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loveya
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27. September 2005 @ 22:24 |
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I can't find the download link on the link you posted. What does it do?
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sergiovv
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27. September 2005 @ 23:19 |
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the download site is says "download maxblast 4" this program checks the hd in your computer and do partitions
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28. September 2005 @ 07:06 |
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I would agree with the above post of checking each main fodler on C: to find the size of each. Remember to "show hidden files". Go through each folder checking the size of each subfolder as well. Had the exact same situtation on a client machine. Kazaa decided to d/l about 30 gig of absolute crap. You know....those files that have names which Windows cant delete? Also, run a scandisk. If the fat is damaged, it can report incorrect free/used size. Scandisk would be my first check.
Good luck
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loveya
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28. September 2005 @ 18:50 |
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Ok, I'll do that.
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