contiguous files

[Guest]

I was wondering if there was a way I could see what files are contiguoused on
my computer because when I do disk defragment theres alot of contiguoused
file...And I was also wondering if there is a way to see what is using up all
my free space because I have just about deleted EVERYTHING on my computer
besides the programs that came with it and my memory has only gained 2% now
its 37% free space...Can someone PLEASE help me thanks

 

[Guest]

I was wondering if there was a way I could see what files are contiguoused on
my computer because when I do disk defragment theres alot of contiguoused
file...And I was also wondering if there is a way to see what is using up all
my free space because I have just about deleted EVERYTHING on my computer
besides the programs that came with it and my memory has only gained 2% now
its 37% free space...Can someone PLEASE help me thanks

contiguous: adjacent (to), next to.
Therefore, contiguous file = file which is immediately next to another file.
So it would be "good" to have lots of contiguous files (as opposed to lots of
fragmented files), which is what you would have after running disk defrag.


HTH

Colin.

 

[Guest]

I have ran defreg sooo many times and disk clean up its not working wht can I
do???

 

[Guest]

The space issue, I was just wondering if turning System restore off before a
defrag would free up more space as all the info on your deleted progs might
still be stored there. Just a thought - wouldn't take it as fact unless
confirmed.

Colin.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have ran defreg sooo many times and disk clean up its not working
wht can I do???

If Disk Cleanup isn't working (is hanging on "compress old files") see
http://www.windows-hints.net/lofiversion/index.php/t60.html

For an explorer addon that will help you find out what is taking up space,
see TreeSize Pro from Jam Software - shareware utility.

 

[NobodyMan]

I was wondering if there was a way I could see what files are contiguoused on
my computer because when I do disk defragment theres alot of contiguoused
file...And I was also wondering if there is a way to see what is using up all
my free space because I have just about deleted EVERYTHING on my computer
besides the programs that came with it and my memory has only gained 2% now
its 37% free space...Can someone PLEASE help me thanks

You've already asked this question earlier today and received answers.
Impatience is not well regarded or rewarded here my boy!

Oh, and defragmenting your hard drive will not gain you any space on
the drive. To do that you must delete files/programs, or use
compression.