Disk space low - when it isn't

[Guest]

It doesn't happen every time, but often when I power up my computer there is
disk activity for a long time, accompanied by slow working and finally the
disk space warning. Disk property in "my computer" shows a practically full
disk. After a restart the disk is shown as having plenty of space and things
operate normally. I have scanned for viruses (Norton AV) and spyware
(Adaware and MS Windows defender) - nothing nasty found! If it were some
malware then it is not new - this has been happening on and off for weeks.
Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

That was a problem in xp in 2003 era.....To fix,go to run,type:regedit
In regedit,expand,HKEY_CURRENT_USER/software/microsoft/windows/Current-
Version/Policies/open Explorer Then set the value of NoLowDiskSpace to DWORD
=1 Usually L.click low disk space,go to edit,modify,set to 1
Otherwise,locate at

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/tips/tips.asp?frame=true

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your reply. I followed your instructions, but there isn't an
entry called NoLowDiskSpace in the folder you directed me to, at least in my
registry. Could this be the cause of the problem? What must I do to correct
it?

I have always shyed away from editing the registry since it can cause
disasters, but I am happy to follow the instructions of someone more
experienced, so could you give me instruction on writng the key in!

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

[Malke]

Thanks for your reply. I followed your instructions, but there isn't
an entry called NoLowDiskSpace in the folder you directed me to, at
least in my
registry. Could this be the cause of the problem? What must I do to
correct it?

I have always shyed away from editing the registry since it can cause
disasters, but I am happy to follow the instructions of someone more
experienced, so could you give me instruction on writng the key in!

Please don't follow any of Andrew E.'s advice, especially when it comes
to registry editing. He is a troll who gives advice that is at best
wrong and at worst destructive.

It sounds more like you are having hardware issues. Download a
diagnostic utility from the hard drive mftr.'s website. You will create
a bootable cd or floppy with that file. Boot with the media you made
and do a thorough test. If the hard drive fails any physical tests,
replace it.

If the hard drive is good, other components such as the power supply may
be failing. Here are some general hardware troubleshooting steps:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Troubleshooting

Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out suspected parts
with known-good parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are
uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigStoreUSA).

Malke