Re: Low disk space

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From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 10/19/04 

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:13:37 -0500

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:42:31 +0200, Haim Guivon wrote:

> After the computer has been woking for several hours, I receive a message
> from Norton AV saying that the free disk space is dangerously low and
> instructing me to close running programs.
>
> When I check I can see that the free space in partition C:\ is indeed close
> to zero. This is not due to fragmentation.
>
> After a reboot, "Properties" show that disk C:\ has again about 30% free
> space.
>
> Two questions, please:
>
> 1) How can the disk become full when it is not due to fragmentation? Full of
> what?
>
> 2) Is there a way except rebooting to restore free space? Closing programs
> doesn't help.
>
> Thanks,
> haim

What happens when you run Disk Cleanup?

A full drive is a full drive. The only file that I can think of that
automatically rebuilds on a restart is the pagefile. Some temp file clear
on a restart as well but unless you install a TON of software during every
session, this should not be a great impact on disk space.

You might be able to temporarily grab some more space by adjusting allowed
space allotments for Temporary Internet Files (setting is in Internet
Options), System Restore (setting in System properties) and Recycle Bin
(setting in the Bin's properties).

This will give you a bit of breathing room until you decide what you want
to do. Either keep using the drive you have but uninstall large programs
you are not using. Could also consider adding a second drive to be used in
addition to the original drive.

Replacing the existing drive with a larger one could be an option but... If
you have an OEM system, you may have special considerations such as the
system utilizes hidden recovery partitions, recovery programs expecting a
certain size drives or some other odd twist added by the OEM's customized
recovery programs. 

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

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