My Harddisk Space?

[jonathino]

i got an 80GB harddisk.

i partitionized it into 3 primary partitions :
C - 20GB as system
D - 40GB as data storage
E - 13GB as scratchdisk for graphic application

i recently notice that my C drive is low in space. when i check it i found that i lost around 4GB of harddisk space to nowhere....here is the situation:

- i go to "My Computer" and check the C drive properties it gives me the reading of
Used Space : 11.7GB
Free Space : 8.23GB

-then i click on the C drive, i selecting every files and folders inside (even show hidden files) and go to properties. The size is 7.75GB

i suppose the used space for C drive and the total file size for everything inside C drive shld be equal. so i'm wondering where my 4GB goes?...
can anyone help me please?

[Overclocked Doc]

That is normal what you are seeing as there is nothing wrong. If I check mine as you did, my results are almost identical (the difference between the used space). As for why, off the top of my head Im not sure.

[jonathino]

Just found out that 2GB++ had assigned to Hibernate. after disable the Hibernate...i recover the 2GB++ back....now left another 2GB....

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by jonathino

Just found out that 2GB++ had assigned to Hibernate. after disable the Hibernate...i recover the 2GB++ back....now left another 2GB....

check System Restore at max it uses up to 12% of the hard drive.

Hope this helps

[snooker]

Hi ... What also takes space is your page file , have a view at the link below for description

http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php

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[tunis]

Emptied ur recycle bin? ( Norton Protected?) also delete temp files and temp internet files, restore points. Run the disk defragmenter.

[raden0887]

hey man, use a utility called windirstat it will tell you where your files are and where the largest concentration of files is located, you can then figure out whats eating up your space....