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Harddrive space - XP

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by GearboltFX, Jan 6, 2002.

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  1. GearboltFX

    GearboltFX Thread Starter

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    I have a question, my harddrive total holds 37.2GB when I check the properties on it it says 7 GB is being used but when I check manually showing all hidden files it only shows I have about 4 GB being used. Can anyone tell me where the rest is going, or any extra info on this. Thanks
     
    GearboltFX, Jan 6, 2002
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  2. mwillshaw

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    How are you checking manually?

    Some of your disk space may not be taken up with data files, but instead, reserved for virtual memory.
    Rightclick on my computer then /properties/advanced/performance options - you will see how much is reserved for virtual memory.
    (windows 2k)
     
    mwillshaw, Jan 6, 2002
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  3. GearboltFX

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    I just grouped up all the files including hidden ones and checked the properties, I also checked how much each program was taking. only 384 mb is being taken by virtual memory.
     
    GearboltFX, Jan 6, 2002
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