Re: Disk Drive Capacity under XP

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Zach wrote:

> Checked the disk space used by ALL folders on my C: drive (right click
> on
> folder | Properties) and the sum is about 10+ GB. When I check the
> disk space used by the C: drive (right click on the C: drive |
> Properties) , 22 GB
> are used. What could be using the other 12 GB ?
> Thanks

Are hidden files unhidden? The extra 12GB could be swap space
(pagefile), System Restore points, Norton Protected Recycle Bin files
if you have that program, Temporary and Temporary Internet Files.

http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

Malke
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