[mcornbill]

Hi all

After running very low on disk space (under 200mb) I get the "You need to free up some space message". I've deleting stuff before but now I really can't delete anything else so I removed a few largish programs that I rarely use. These programs totalled over 100mb but why once done does my disk space still remain the same even after a reboot?

Mark

 

[johnwill]

I think you should start by doing a CHKDSK on the volume in question. Also, if you have Norton Utilities installed, go to the properties of the Recycle Bin and disable Norton Protection after reducing it's space allocation to 0% and applying it. The Norton Protected Recycle Bin is responsible for many of these types of questions, I got me a couple of years ago.

 

[Beem]

Also you might want to check to see what the limit is on your temporary internet files, i limit mine to 10megs. Also the size limit on your System Restore feature, if it is enabled on your machine, I've seen it take up 3gigs on my computer.

 

[johnwill]

You're right, I forgot about the restore feature on XP, I'm principally a W2K man.

 

[mcornbill]

Thanks for all your replies but that still doesn't answer my question.

If Xp suggets that removing programs will free up space then why isn't it freeing up space!

I haven't got Norton Utilities but I have got Norton Antivirus 2002. And yes I have deleted all but last system restore point.

Cheers
Mark

 

[Beem]

well sorry man, dont know what to tell you, just one of those weird windows problems. be sure that you delete the left over files and empty your recycle bin etc...