incorrect hardrive size

[xpwatcher]

after i download a file the usage on my c drive shows that i have used up more of my hardrive.even if i delete the program without even installing it,send it to the recyle bin,empty the recycle bin,the c drive usage does not change.it still read's higher than it should.
does anyone have any idea's

 

[wolluf]

Can you give actual figures and the source of them please (ie, what you are using to give you free space reading).

 

[xpwatcher]

i am double clicking on my computer,then right clicking on the c drive then the properties tab.
if i bypass the recycle bin i don't have the problem.things delete from the recycle bin but the system does not seem to register the amount deleted.example if i downloaded a 100mb file the c drive register's an increase of 100mb.delete it to the recycle,then empty the recycle bin,the c drive does not come down that 100mb.

 

[Marcs41]

Press F5 to refresh whe viewing the C: drive. The solution is out there.

 

[linney]

Could System Restore be "saving" files as you delete them?