Deleting files does not alter free space

[Rob]

I am running a Win 2k machine with Service Pack 4.

This morning I deleted 9 Gigs worth of files, however the free space on the
drive remains unchanges at aroung 20mb! I can't work out how to make
Windows realise the file has gone.

I have tried all the obvious steps e.g recycle bin, defrag, rebooting etc.

I have a feeling it may have something to do with running Norton System
Works??

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Rob

 

[Steven Burn]

I'd hazard a guess at either Norton, or the terrible "System Restore"
utility that keeps a backup of them (just incase).

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| I am running a Win 2k machine with Service Pack 4.
|
| This morning I deleted 9 Gigs worth of files, however the free space on the
| drive remains unchanges at aroung 20mb! I can't work out how to make
| Windows realise the file has gone.
|
| I have tried all the obvious steps e.g recycle bin, defrag, rebooting etc.
|
| I have a feeling it may have something to do with running Norton System
| Works??
|
| Any ideas greatly appreciated.
|
| Cheers,
|
| Rob