I am virtually computer-illiterate and a good friend, who normally gets me out of scrapes, isn't around for a while (no, not in prison!) If any one can give me advice on the problem below, it would be much appreciated.
Briefly: my computer does automatic backups every Sunday, and has done so with no problems for well over a year. Last Sunday (11 July 2010) it came up with a message ..."backup failed". When I looked at the RECOVERY(D) hard disk drive it indicates:
Total size: 9.99 GB space free 4.83 MB !!
Looking further I find the hard disk has 2025 items on it all showing 'date modified' as either 2006 or 2008. I have no idea what the files are, they are all complete gobbledogook to me! eg
Name date modified type folder
x86 microsoft windows 2006 file folder winsxs(D
Windows
ditto 2008 MANIFEST FILE Manifest(D
etc
I've tried using Disk cleanup but instead of giving me various options, it only allows me to clean up the Recycle Bin - which is empty!
If this means anything to anybody, and they have any ideas how I can get rid of the impedimenta ion my D hard drive, I would be very grateful!
Cheers! Peter
Briefly: my computer does automatic backups every Sunday, and has done so with no problems for well over a year. Last Sunday (11 July 2010) it came up with a message ..."backup failed". When I looked at the RECOVERY(D) hard disk drive it indicates:
Total size: 9.99 GB space free 4.83 MB !!
Looking further I find the hard disk has 2025 items on it all showing 'date modified' as either 2006 or 2008. I have no idea what the files are, they are all complete gobbledogook to me! eg
Name date modified type folder
x86 microsoft windows 2006 file folder winsxs(D
Windowsditto 2008 MANIFEST FILE Manifest(D
etc
I've tried using Disk cleanup but instead of giving me various options, it only allows me to clean up the Recycle Bin - which is empty!
If this means anything to anybody, and they have any ideas how I can get rid of the impedimenta ion my D hard drive, I would be very grateful!
Cheers! Peter
