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    HDD fluctuations!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ChevyTrucks, May 8, 2008.

  1. ChevyTrucks

    ChevyTrucks Notebook Consultant

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    Hello guys/gals, I have just started using the windows vista gadget tool bar, and on it I have a gadget that tells me about the hard drives. however the hard drive that shows the operating system seems to fluctuate a lot, from 95gb to 97 gb.

    I know that this is not a huge fluctuation however it kind of makes me wonder if their is a program in the background that is taking my information, every now and then. or is this gadget just inaccurate?

    Honestly I dont know what would cause this and thus being the reason for this post!

    any input on the subject would be helpful, thanks.
     
    ChevyTrucks, May 8, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Probably just virtual memory.
     
    nizzy1115, May 8, 2008
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  3. rahx

    rahx Notebook Consultant

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    Seconded.

    I can't really think of anything else that would cause this kind of behavior, unless, of course, you have a virus/trojan horse running in the background.
     
    rahx, May 8, 2008
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  4. ChevyTrucks

    ChevyTrucks Notebook Consultant

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    I got trend micros pc cillin that runs all the time and i scan the comp with avast and they both tell me no viruses.

    by the way i absolutely hate pc cillin

    thanks for your input as well.
     
    ChevyTrucks, May 8, 2008
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