Windows Vista: unknown disk space allocation

[Netlopa]

Hi!

I've bought the pc, whose I'm writing, 3 weeks ago.
I found that the unit C:\ has 70.7 GB of free space, but I haven't put in my
HD this amount of memory (73.3GB).
If I go to "My computer", then in directory C:\ and I press 'Select All and
then Properties', it appear that I've used "only" 50.3GB.
I ask you what is the source, of the "lose" of 20.4GB

And I find this so uncommon, because I think that I haven't putted 50 GB
(including the OS) in my main HD.

Thank you in advance for your replies!

Netlopa

 

[flagellum]

http://computerboom.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-clean-up-lost-space-in-windows.html

there is a video there and instructions

easy

 

[John Barnett MVP]

You will probably find that the space difference is due to system restore
points. If you system is working fine then I suggest you disable and then
re-enable system restore to see if you regain the space. See this link from
my website:
http://www.winuser.co.uk/windows_vista_faq/11_turn_off_system_restore.html

System restore points are created every 24 hours so, even though you disable
and then re-enable system restore another restore point will be created. So
this 'loss' of space will become a continuing cycle. However, once you know
what causes the problem you can set your mind at rest.

Of course you can also limit the amount of space allocated fro system
restore which, in the long run, will reduce the amount of 'lost' space. You
can see how to do this from this link:
http://www.winuser.co.uk/windows_vi...torage_space-allocated_to_system_restore.html

With this one, though, you do need to know what you are doing.

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[Netlopa]

Thanks to all for your explanations!
I've make free about 20GB disabling restore points! lol

Netlopa

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Netlopa, as I suspected the problem was due to system restore points. At
least now you have regained the space you lost.


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