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    Disk space used

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by mjrp85, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. mjrp85

    mjrp85 Newbie

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    When I have checked how much space left do I have, it appears to show me less than I really do have. When I click o C: and go to properties it shows me that I've used aprox 65Gb but actually I checked and I only found around 30Gb used and I don't know where the others 35Gb are. I though it was the Toshiba System Volume, but that its a different partition. So if anyone can give me any clue I'd appreciate it.

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    mjrp85, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    probably windows system restore points taking up the space?

    Btw, is it XP or Vista??

    try disk cleanup > more options > delete all but the most recent restore point...
     
    fonduekid, Oct 9, 2008
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    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    I agree, likely system restore. It is often set to take 20% or more of your disc space. Go into the settings, and set it to around 1gig in most cases.

    If that isn't it, a visual file system analyzer like WinDirStat can SHOW you what types of files are taking up space, and where they are on your drive.

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    y2khardtop, Oct 9, 2008
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  4. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    WinDirStat is a good idea.

    And pressing PF7 on the screen above will actually show the space used by system restore as 'unknown'.
     
    Nankuru, Oct 9, 2008
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    mjrp85 Newbie

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    Actually I ran The Disk Cleanup and deleted Restore Points, right before I posted this thread. I'll check out the program suggested. Thanks.

    I am running on Vista (64 bits), my toshiba is Satellite M305D-S4830.


    I changed the space provided for system restore to 1GB, and I found out that the extra space I didn't found was actually that one. Now I have a normal space used. But I have another question... is it ok to have 1GB for restore, or should I have some more space dedicated for this matter?

    Thanks
     
    mjrp85, Oct 9, 2008
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    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    I've personally only used system restore ONE Ever, so I set it as low as possible without actually shutting it down (primary drive only). Mine is currently set to 1%, or around 1.9gig (lowest XP will let me right now), and I have over 30 restore points. I can't possibly see why I would need any more, as this is around 2 weeks worth of restores
     
    y2khardtop, Oct 11, 2008
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