No space on computer
Monday, October 2, 2006 by Munterizer | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hi, I don't know very much about computers, so I might be asking a stupid question.
It seems as though every time I delete something on my computer nothing really happens, I don't get more space. I've got 9.69 GB left out of 74.5.
Thanks for any help.
It seems as though every time I delete something on my computer nothing really happens, I don't get more space. I've got 9.69 GB left out of 74.5.
Thanks for any help.
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Reply #2 Monday, October 2, 2006 10:47 AM
Reply #2 Monday, October 2, 2006 10:47 AM
You haven't really asked a question! I suppose you will either need to upgrade your current hard drive to a bigger one or get yourself an external hard drive. 9.69 Gb is not very much and there isn't anything you can do to change it short of deleting ALOT of your big programs or upgrading.
I have an external hard drive that is 200GB. That is the way I would (and did) go. It expands your storage space at the same time giving you an extra back up in case your internal drive goes down. Hope that helps.
I have an external hard drive that is 200GB. That is the way I would (and did) go. It expands your storage space at the same time giving you an extra back up in case your internal drive goes down. Hope that helps.
Fairyy~
Reply #3 Monday, October 2, 2006 11:04 AM
Reply #3 Monday, October 2, 2006 11:04 AM
I have had only 5 gb's left for over a year - once a week i toss junk on disks and delete all my big files of graphics im done with. I think you need to delete at least 100 mbs of stuff before it will even make a dent. I usually delete 500mbs then defrag and it will show and increase of space returned. I also run the CC cleaner bichur mentioned - once a day.
Have you defragged at all?
Have you defragged at all?
Munterizer
Reply #4 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:00 PM
Reply #4 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:00 PM
Thx for the replies. Yes, I've defragged and compressed files (forget what it's called) .. 
Even though there's not very much space left the largest programs I've got on my computer are F.E.A.R. and Ghost Reacon (3000-4000MB).. They're aren't any other large programs besides "Windows Driver Package - MSN (usbccgp) USB which is 40.165 MB. It sounds kind'a important, so I guess I shouldn't delete that, eih?
Thanks for any help. I'm very happy.
Even though there's not very much space left the largest programs I've got on my computer are F.E.A.R. and Ghost Reacon (3000-4000MB).. They're aren't any other large programs besides "Windows Driver Package - MSN (usbccgp) USB which is 40.165 MB. It sounds kind'a important, so I guess I shouldn't delete that, eih?
Thanks for any help. I'm very happy.
ZubaZ
Reply #5 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:18 PM
Reply #5 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:18 PM
Is your recycle bin empty? How much space are you allocating?
If you are a ODNT subscriber you can use DriveScan to show you drive space. {Tell me again SD how this falls under the customization umbrella but ObjectDock and CursorXP doesn't
)
Or if you want something much nicer looking (if not as functional) try SequioaView
Windows Driver Package - MSN (usbccgp) USB may have to do with Windows Live Phone interface. Are you using MSN beta software?
If you are a ODNT subscriber you can use DriveScan to show you drive space. {Tell me again SD how this falls under the customization umbrella but ObjectDock and CursorXP doesn't
)Or if you want something much nicer looking (if not as functional) try SequioaView
Windows Driver Package - MSN (usbccgp) USB may have to do with Windows Live Phone interface. Are you using MSN beta software?
Munterizer
Reply #6 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:22 PM
Reply #6 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:22 PM
I'm using MSN [messenger??] Beta but I've never used a some Phone interface-thing if that was the question.
yrag
Reply #7 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:26 PM
Reply #7 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:26 PM
Start/ Accessories/ Disk Cleanup. Select drive C. (Under the 'Disk Cleanup' tab make sure top 3 options are checked) Click 'More Options' tab. Click System Restore 'Clean Up' button. On the prompt click 'Yes'. Click 'OK' and click 'Yes'. Now check your disk space.
Munterizer
Reply #8 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:32 PM
Reply #8 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:32 PM
Sorry .. #7 YRAG, whas that in Windows or CC Cleaner .. Not quite following you.
ZubaZ
Reply #10 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:39 PM
Reply #10 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:39 PM
My first hard drive was 40MB. I thought to myself . . I'll never fill this up. 
Fairyy~
Reply #12 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:45 PM
Reply #12 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:45 PM
He means click on your start button go to : - program files -accessories - system tools - disk clean up. Just follow his instructions at disk clean up.
Richard Garber
Reply #14 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:51 PM
Reply #14 Monday, October 2, 2006 12:51 PM
Zubaz..... "My first hard drive was 40MB. I thought to myself . . I'll never fill this up".
Same here, a brand new 286, 1/2 meg video, Acer, 12" monitor, purchased 1990, $1400....what a deal!!
Same here, a brand new 286, 1/2 meg video, Acer, 12" monitor, purchased 1990, $1400....what a deal!!
Munterizer
Reply #15 Monday, October 2, 2006 1:52 PM
Reply #15 Monday, October 2, 2006 1:52 PM
When I follow the instructions you give me (start - programs - accessories - system tools) the only thing there is "Internet Explorer - No Add-ons" ..
Munterizer
Reply #16 Monday, October 2, 2006 1:54 PM
Reply #16 Monday, October 2, 2006 1:54 PM
Sorry. Think I know what you're telling me now.. My computer is in Danish so I see what you mean. Thx I'll try.
starkers
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 3, 2006 12:19 AM
And you'd probably have a heck of a lot more if you were to delete all those centrefold pics from the Playboy site.
BTW, I have 356gb of free space and am finding it hard to fill, so before you go deleting them........
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 3, 2006 12:19 AM
| I have 660Gb of free space... |
And you'd probably have a heck of a lot more if you were to delete all those centrefold pics from the Playboy site.
BTW, I have 356gb of free space and am finding it hard to fill, so before you go deleting them........
Jafo
Reply #19 Tuesday, October 3, 2006 12:39 AM
Reply #19 Tuesday, October 3, 2006 12:39 AM
http://www.steffengerlach.de/freeware/
Download and run 'Scanner'.
It will give you a pie-chart of your drive[s]...and you can mouse-over each segment...or click on each for a more detailed view of folder size/use ....
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Reply #1 Monday, October 2, 2006 10:43 AM
try downloading/installing/running this.
if you use the 'issues' cleaner part, I suggest saying yes to making a backup