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    I need some help in finding a program for Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nateratm, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    I used to use a little program for XP that listed the details of my hard drive, including graphs, charts, and such to give a much more clearer picture of what is taking up space on the drive. Is there a good program out there for Vista that does this? Thanks.
     
    nateratm, Feb 25, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    what was the name of the app/utility?

    . have u tried to run the same app under vista with xp compatibility mode?
    . have u tried to look if the app/utility had an update to work under vista?

    . check out astra32 (one of many app/utilities) out there
    . not so sure what u meant by "clearer" picture of what is taking up space on the drive, best thing was to review what apps u r using (office, media player ...), ur browsing behaviour (saved history etc ...) and make a "guessing" estimate of what ur drive should have left ...

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Feb 25, 2008
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  3. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Take a look at windirstat. It's free and open source, and works on Vista.
     
    orev, Feb 25, 2008
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    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

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    +1 for windirstat

    remember to run it as admin
     
    FusiveResonance, Feb 25, 2008
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  5. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    yes. that was the one I used to use. thanks :)
     
    nateratm, Feb 25, 2008
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    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    thanks for the advice ;)
     
    nateratm, Feb 25, 2008
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