What is going on with my free space???

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I have a 80GB hard drive.
On the ''My Computer'' screen, it says ''Total Size 74.4GB'' and ''Free
Space 6.9GB"
I only got 1 partition, ad its the C drive, and its total size is 39.7GB.
Where are the 27.8GB that are supposed to be free? (=74.4-6.9-39.7)
Can it be that the 28GB in "My Documents" are count twice, once in Local
disk (C) and once in "Files stored on this computer (My documents)" ?
 
Fred P said:
I have a 80GB hard drive.
On the ''My Computer'' screen, it says ''Total Size 74.4GB'' and ''Free
Space 6.9GB"
I only got 1 partition, ad its the C drive, and its total size is 39.7GB.
Where are the 27.8GB that are supposed to be free? (=74.4-6.9-39.7)
Can it be that the 28GB in "My Documents" are count twice, once in Local
disk (C) and once in "Files stored on this computer (My documents)" ?
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Nothing is counted twice. This sort of thing is always
the result of not being fully aware of what is stored
where. The tools below will help you get a clearer
picture of your own hard disk.

DriveUse:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/freeware/index.html
Bullet Proof Folder sizes: http://www.foldersizes.com/
 
Fred

To investigate how you are using hard disk space you need to make sure that
you can see all files. Go to Start, Control Panel, Folder Options, View,
Advanced Settings and verify that the box before "Show hidden files and
folders" is checked and "Hide protected operating system files " is
unchecked. You may need to scroll down to see the second item. You should
also make certain that the box before "Hide extensions for known file types"
is not checked. Next in Windows Explorer make sure View, Details is selected
and then select View, Choose Details and check before Name, Type, Total
Size, and Free Space.

You still will not see the System Volume Information folder.
How to Gain Access to the System Volume Information Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;309531

FileSize -a useful tool for use with Windows Explorer when investigating how
disk space is being used.
http://markd.mvps.org/

The download link is not obvious. Click the here in the two sentences of the
web page accessed through the link above. "I can't count the number of times
someone has asked for this. So here is a module you can install that shows a
Folder Size column in Explorer."

To increase you free space on your C select Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp, More Options, System Restore and
remove all but the latest System Restore points? Restore points can be quite
large.

You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and
Remove Temporary Internet Files. Whenever you remove redundant files you
should always run Disk Defragmenter by selecting Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.
 
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