This is retarded...

Norstil · #1 08-14-2004, 04:36 AM

I have about 7gbs left on my 80gb hd. When i check to see where all my space is being used it is in files that i have previously deleted but are still stored in the computer. The files are on my hd taking up space, yet im not able to use them or have access to them. How can i permanently delete these files to free up my hd?

itechwiz · #2 08-14-2004, 05:00 AM

There are a lot of file cleaning progs out there and this is just one of em.......this will help free up space on your HDD.....and a word of warning....ALWAYS back up your drives or important and critical data before doing any kind of cleanup!!

http://www.programfiles.com/Default.asp?LinkId=32232

Happy computing!!

Norstil · #3 08-14-2004, 03:17 PM

Thnx for the link but why does windows keep your deleted files on the hd? Their just taking up space but at the same time you cant use them either, doesnt make much sence to me. Windows should offer an easier way to permanently delete a file(s) from your comp.

itechwiz · #4 08-14-2004, 09:48 PM

Windows knows we're human and prone to accidentially deleting files!! So, when you do you can have the option to restore to some some preexisting state. Similarly Windows offers backup options for registry and system files in case os user error/accidentally deleting files.

Norstil · #5 08-15-2004, 12:49 AM

Yes i agree that is a nice feature. But take me for example, i have about 7gbs left on my 80gb hd. I want to completely erase everything and start from scratch. Ive reformated about 3 times and no matter what i do i cant permanently erase the data that is taking up most of my hds space. The only option ive seen is to buy software that will do this. Its really frustrating that this is the only way to be able to recover my hds space

LooseChippings · #6 08-15-2004, 01:27 AM

Formatting the HDD will erase the data on the logical drive, are you sure you are using the correct terminology here?

Please tell us your HDD configurations, e.g

HDD1 80 GB
Partition 1 'C' 40 GB NTFS System Win XP
Partition 2 'D' 20 GB NTFS
Partition 3 'E' 20 GB FAT32

HDD2 20 GB
Partition 1 'M' 20 GB System Rehat 9.3

Norstil · #7 08-15-2004, 02:15 AM

HDD1 80 GB
Partition 1 'C' 74 GB NTFS System Win XP
Partition 2 'D' 31 MB FAT

HDD2 250 GB
Partition 1 'f' 232 GB NTFS

Im booting from my windows xp disc, tried formating by pressing format c:, also tried a fresh install of xp 2 times, none have worked. Im dling redhat linux atm to check it out, getting a little tired of xp.